Methyl Paraben (Methylparaben) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Methylparaben
- Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
- Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate
- E218
Methyl paraben supplier for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food and household formulators in Malaysia. The same material is written methylparaben in INCI listings and appears on technical documents as methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate or E218 (CAS 99-76-3, C8H8O3). It reaches the buyer as a white crystalline powder used to preserve water-containing products.
Trade grades separate by finished product rather than by form, because each of them is crystalline powder. Pharmaceutical grade goes into oral liquids and topical preparations, cosmetic grade into emulsions and cleansers, and food grade carries the additive code E218. State the designation and any specification limits your formulation already fixes.
Solubility governs how the powder is handled: it dissolves only slightly in water and freely in ethanol and propylene glycol. Formulators usually bring it in through an alcohol or glycol phase, or into the hot water phase before cooling. A second paraben ester frequently sits beside it in the same recipe.
Methyl paraben is the methyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid, so ethyl, propyl and butyl paraben are relatives rather than substitutes, and sodium methyl paraben is the water-soluble salt ordered under its own name. Name the grade, the specification limits that matter, the quantity and the destination when you enquire. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 99-76-3
- Formula
- C8H8O3
- Grade
- pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or colourless crystals
Methyl Paraben grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical grade methyl paraben | white crystalline powder | — | Preservation of oral liquids, syrups, suspensions and topical creams or gels where the recipe calls for a pharmacopoeial grade designation on the incoming raw material. | Bags or fibre drums, confirmed with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic grade methyl paraben | white crystalline powder | — | Emulsions, lotions, shampoos, wet wipes and other water-containing personal-care recipes, where the powder is written into the formulation beside a second paraben ester. | Bags or fibre drums, confirmed with the quotation. |
| Food grade methyl paraben (E218) | white crystalline powder | — | Food and beverage work that carries the additive code E218 on the ingredient declaration. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. | Bags or fibre drums, confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy methyl paraben from ChemTrade
Request a quote for methyl paraben
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder or colourless crystals | — |
| CAS number | 99-76-3 | — |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O3 | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 152 g/mol | — |
| Melting point | approximately 125 to 128 °C | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol | — |
| Chemical type | methyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid | — |
| Food additive code | E218 on food-grade material | — |
| Common grade checks | assay, melting range, moisture and acidity, set by the grade and the finished formulation | — |
Methyl Paraben applications
Safety and handling
Hold the powder in its closed original pack, kept dry, out of sunlight and clear of strong oxidising agents. Weigh it where airborne powder can be controlled, with gloves and eye protection worn. Read the safety information issued against the grade before handling.
Common questions about methyl paraben
Is methyl paraben the same as methylparaben?
Yes, the two spellings name one substance. Methylparaben is the closed INCI spelling used on cosmetic ingredient lists, while methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and methyl p-hydroxybenzoate appear on technical documents. E218 is the additive code used when the material is supplied for food work.
Is methyl paraben the same as propyl paraben or ethyl paraben?
No. All three are esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid, but the alcohol chain differs, which changes water solubility and how each behaves in a formulation. Request the paraben your recipe names, and state the quantity of each if more than one is needed.
Is methyl paraben the same as sodium methyl paraben?
No. Sodium methyl paraben is the sodium salt, a water-soluble powder with its own specification, and it is quoted as a separate item. Tell us which of the two your formulation calls for so the enquiry is not crossed.
Which methyl paraben grade should I request?
Match the grade to the finished product. Pharmaceutical grade suits oral and topical preparations that name a pharmacopoeial designation, cosmetic grade covers personal-care emulsions and cleansers, and food grade is requested under the code E218.
How soluble is methyl paraben in water?
It is only slightly soluble in water and dissolves freely in ethanol and propylene glycol. Most formulators therefore introduce it through an alcohol or glycol phase, or add it to the hot aqueous phase before cooling, rather than stirring the powder into cold water.
What does E218 mean on a methyl paraben specification?
E218 is the additive number that identifies this ester when it is supplied for food and beverage use. It points to the same chemical as the cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
What details are needed for a methyl paraben price enquiry?
Grade, the product it preserves, any specification limits, tonnage or kilogramme quantity and where it is going. Adding the pack format you prefer and the documents you expect with the goods lets one quotation answer the whole requirement.