Parabens Group
Information sheet
These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). This screening assessment focuses on 7 substances referred to collectively as the Parabens Group.
| Substance group | CAS RN | Common name | DSL name | Draft screening assessment | Risk management scope | Proposed conclusion on section 64 criteria | Follow-up activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parabens Group | 99-76-3 | Methylparaben | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester | HTML | HTML | Meets one or more of the criteria | Refer to risk management scope |
| 94-13-3 | Propylparaben | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, propyl ester | |||||
| 94-26-8 | Butylparaben | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, butyl ester | |||||
| 94-18-8 | Benzylparaben | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester | None | Does not meet | None planned at this time | ||
| 120-47-8 | Ethylparaben | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, ethyl ester | |||||
| 4191-73-5 | iso-Propylparaben | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, 1-methylethyl ester | |||||
| 4247-02-3 | iso-Butylparaben | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, 2-methylpropyl ester | HTML | Meets one or more of the criteria | Refer to risk management scope |
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| March 2021 | Anticipated publication of the Final Screening Assessment for the Parabens Group and the Proposed Risk Management Approach for Methylparaben, Propylparaben and iso-Butylparaben. |
| March 14, 2020 | Publication and start of 60-day public comment period on the Draft Screening Assessment for the Parabens Group and the Risk Management Scope for Methylparaben, Propylparaben and iso-Butylparaben. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 154, No. 11. |