Comparing E216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate vs E215 - Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate

Overview

E216 - Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate

Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate (E216), also called propylparaben, is a preservative from the paraben family. It helps stop mold and yeast from growing, which can extend the shelf life of certain foods. Its approval varies by region, so availability in foods depends on local rules.

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E215 - Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate

Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E215) is a preservative from the paraben family. It helps stop the growth of molds and yeasts, especially in sweet or acidic foods and drinks. E215 is the sodium salt of ethylparaben, which makes it more water‑soluble and easier to use in beverages and syrups.

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Synonyms
E216
Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
Sodium Salt of Propyl-p-hydroxy Benzoic Acid
Propylparaben
E215
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Functions
preservative
preservative
Origins
Synthetic
Synthetic
Products

Found in 77 products

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Popular questions

  1. Is propylparaben safe?

    At the low levels used in foods it’s considered safe by some regulators (e.g., FDA recognizes it as GRAS), but it is not permitted as a food additive in the EU.

  2. Is propylparaben bad?

    At permitted food-use levels it isn’t considered harmful by regulators that allow it; however, it is no longer authorized for use as a food additive in the EU.

  3. What is propylparaben used for?

    It’s an antimicrobial preservative (especially against molds and yeasts) used to extend shelf life in foods, and is also widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

  4. Are methylparaben and propylparaben safe?

    Both are considered safe at the low levels allowed in foods by some regulators (e.g., FDA GRAS), but neither is currently authorized as a food additive in the EU.

  5. Does propylparaben cause cancer?

    There’s no good evidence that propylparaben causes cancer in humans, and major reviews have not classified it as carcinogenic; it shows weak estrogen-like activity in lab tests at doses far above typical dietary exposure.

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    E215 is sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (sodium ethyl paraben), a synthetic antimicrobial preservative used in foods; it’s unrelated to adult-video identifiers.

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    That phrase isn’t about the additive—E215 denotes sodium ethyl paraben, a preservative; its food use is restricted or not permitted in the EU but allowed at set limits in some other countries.

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