Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336
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intermediate for food preservatives
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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, commonly known as methylparaben, is an organic compound widely used as a preservative in foods, cosmetics, and medicines. It is one of the most commonly employed parabens due to its antimicrobial properties.
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The international HS code for Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS 99-76-3) is 2918.29.
2918.29
2918 29 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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