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METHYLPARABENS
MOLECULAR MASS 152.15
CHEMICAL FORMULAS C8H8O3 CH3(C6H4(OH)COO)
TYPE OF BONDING AND STRUCTURE All single bonds except for 4 double bonds Covalent structure
First USED in pharmaceutics in 1924.
HEALTH HAZARDS Parabens that enter the body orally are not a threat to the endocrine system as they are excreted without penetrating the body. On the other hand the parabens that are rapidly absorved when spread on the skin may disrupt and mimic estrogens as they are not metabolized. Estrogen are the hormones produced by the ovaries that regulate the process of menstruation. So parabens could modify the menstruation cycle. Parabens also affect the male reproductory system. Sometimes the hormonal effects are worse with small doses other than large doses of C8H8O3. There has also been a link between cancer and methylparabens. They can react with ultraviolet light producing skin cancer and there has been residues of parabens on breast cancer tissue (note: this does not nessesarily mean that they cause cancer). In conclusion, there is not much evidence to prove that parabens are carcinogens. In high concentrations, the chemical may possibly provoke skin sensitivity and contact dermatitis. In addition, there are people who might have allergenic effects to parabens if this is the case they must discontinue its use. Methylparabens have no impact in the environment because they can be fully metabolyzed by different bacteria. So therefore this substance is biodegradable.
USES Preservatives (anti-fungal) in cosmetics, drug items and personal care products. Fragances, skin creams, makeup, shampoo, hair color dyes, sunscreen, suntan lotions etc. Also present in foods (blueberries)
Don't be fooled! Parabens are also called: Methyl p-oxybenzoate, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, maseptol, nipagin,paridol., solbrol, moldex and preserval.
