Methyl Paraben Sodium / Nipagin Sodium

INCI Name: Sodium Methylparaben
Molecular Formula: C₈H₇NaO₃
Alternative Names: Sodium Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Country of Origin: India

Description:

Methyl Paraben Sodium is a water-soluble form of Methyl Paraben, widely used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast, keeping products safe and lasting longer. It is gentle, effective, and works well in a wide range of formulas such as creams, lotions, shampoos, and makeup. Because it is sodium-based, it dissolves easily in water and is simple to add to liquid products.

Benefits and Uses:

• Helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth in products, making them safe to use for a longer time.
• Water-soluble form allows easy mixing into liquid and water-based formulas without heating.
• Commonly used in creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and liquid soaps.
• Gentle on skin and suitable for a wide range of cosmetic applications.
• Stable and effective over a broad pH range, making it useful in many formulations.
• Improves the shelf life of both personal care and cosmetic products.

Concentration and Solubility:

• Typical use level: 0.1% to 0.3% of total formulation.
• Fully soluble in water; easily mixes into aqueous solutions.

How to Use:

• Dissolve in the water phase of your formulation before combining with other ingredients.
• Suitable for both cold-process and heated formulations.