Methyl paraben

MeP; Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; formula: C8H8O3; CAS Registry Number: 99-76-3

Methyl paraben (MEP) is a preservative which is used in cosmetics and food. In the European Union (EU) methyl paraben and its natrium salt are listed in the regulation of food additives (Regulation (EU) No. 1129/2011) as E numbers E218 and E219.

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  • Students
    Student groups with an even number of female and male students at the age of 20 to 29.

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Sampling period

1995 - 2012

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