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paraben

/par-uh-bin/US // ˈpær ə bɪn //UK // (ˈpærəˌbɛn) //

对羟基苯甲酸酯,对羟基苯甲酸酯类,对羟基苯甲酸甲酯,苯甲酸酯类

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : any of a group of compounds, including methylparaben, that are widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for their antibacterial and antifungal properties and as food preservatives: suspected health risks connected to paraben usage and consumption have prompted consumer interest in paraben-free products.

Examples

  • Like aluminum, there’s no conclusive evidence that parabens and phthalates are harmful in the doses used in cosmetics.

  • Native Native Deodorant leaves out aluminum and a lot more, like parabens and animal testing.

  • This pick is also formulated without parabens and comes in scents like coconut vanilla and cucumber mint.

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