This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules and marking, packaging, transportation and storage of propyl paraben. This standard applies to the food additive propyl p-hydroxybenzoate produced by the esterification of p-hydroxybenzoic acid and propyl ester with sulfuric acid as a catalyst. The product is used as a preservative in food, medicine and cosmetics. Molecular formula: C10H12O3 Relative molecular mass: 180.20 (according to the international relative atomic mass in 2001)
GB 8851-2005 Referenced Document
GB/T 191 Packaging.Pictorial marking for handling of goods*, 2008-04-01 Update
GB/T 601 Chemical reagent.Preparations of reference titration solutions*, 2016-10-13 Update
GB/T 602 Chemical reagent--Preparations of standard solutions for impurity
GB/T 603 Preparation of preparations and products used in chemical reagent test methods*, 2023-08-06 Update
GB/T 617 Chemical reagent General method for the determination of melting range*, 2006-11-03 Update