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  Methyl Paraben vs sodium benzoate comparison as anti fungal in lotion

  Posted by Abdullah on January 27, 2022 at 1:34 am

  In a lotion at pH in PKa of sodium benzoate, in combination with phenoxyethanol or DMDM hydantoin, what percentage of sodium benzoate will have the same anti fungal effect as 0.2% methyl Paraben?

  Abdullah replied 2 years, 10 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

  • lotion
  • methyl paraben
  • preservative
  • sodium-benzoate
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  PhilGeis

  Member

  January 27, 2022 at 2:42 pm

  Use at least 2500 ppm - but parabens prob better.

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  Abdullah

  Member

  January 28, 2022 at 11:13 am

  PhilGeis said:

  Use at least 2500 ppm - but parabens prob better.

  Thanks a lot

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