Methylparaben powder is a white crystalline powder or colorless crystal, easily soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone, very slightly soluble in water, boiling point 270-280℃. It is a kind of non-ionic surfactant composed of sucrose and fatty acid groups. Edible and harmless to human body. Has excellent biodegradability. It is an efficient emulsion stabilizer. Molecular formula C8H8O3. Molecular weight 152.15. Mainly used as antibacterial preservatives in organic synthesis, food, cosmetics, medicine, and also as feed preservatives.
 |  |
In food, Methylparaben powder is a type of paraben.
It is an excellent preservative that is neutral, non-irritating and almost non-toxic. It is more effective against mold and yeast, but less effective against bacteria. At pH 3-6, the preservative effect is the strongest, and the properties are the most stable. Above pH 8, it gradually hydrolyzes, and the bacteriostatic effect is also weakened.
 |  |  |
In cosmetics, the addition of Methylparaben powder in cosmetics has the effect of inhibiting and smoothing the skin. Generally speaking, Methylparaben powder is more common in facial masks, which can ensure the activity of the active ingredients in the mask and make the skin care effect of the mask. Better.