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AP100: Methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate CAS#: 99-76-3

Patient Information Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to methyl-p- hydroxybenzoate. This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and fluid-filled blisters.

Where is methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate found? This is an antifungal that is widely used as a preservative found in food, drugs, and cosmetics.

How can you avoid contact with methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate? „ 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol „ Methyl paraben „ 4-10-00-00360 (Beilstein Handbook „ Methyl parahydroxybenzoate Reference) „ Methyl parasept „ 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester „ Methylben „ AI3-01336 „ Methylester kyseliny p- „ Abiol hydroxybenzoove „ Aseptoform „ Methylester kyseliny p- „ BRN 0509801 hydroxybenzoove [Czech] „ Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester „ Methylparaben „ Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-, methyl ester „ Metoxyde „ CCRIS 3946 „ Moldex „ Caswell No. 573PP „ NSC 3827 „ EINECS 202-785-7 „ Nipagin „ EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 061201 „ Nipagin M „ FEMA No. 2710 „ Paridol „ FEMA Number 2710 „ Preserval „ HSDB 1184 „ Preserval M „ Maseptol „ Septos „ Metaben „ Solbrol „ Methaben „ Solbrol M „ Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate „ Tegosept M „ Methyl butex „ p-Carbomethoxyphenol „ Methyl chemosept „ p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester „ Methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid „ p-Methoxycarbonylphenol „ Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate „ p-Oxybenzoesauremethylester „ Methyl p-oxybenzoate „ p-Oxybenzoesauremethylester [German] What are some products that may contain methyl-p- hydroxybenzoate? Body Washes: „ Herbal Essence Ultra Rich Moisturizing Body Wash „ Suave Moisturizing 2 in 1 Body Wash, Moisture Rich

Cleansers: „ Avon ANEW PURE O2 Daily Oxygen Facial Cleanser „ Avon Clearskin Facial Cleansing Scrub „ Clearasil Adult Care „ Freeman Beautiful Skin Apricot/ Sea Kelp Scrub „ Olay Daily Facials Normal/Dry „ Olay Daily Facials Normal/Oily „ Olay Total Effects Cleansing Treatments „ Nivea for Men Face Cleansing, Double Action Face Wash „ Nivea for Men Face Cleansing, Exfoliating Face Scrub „ Noxzema Plus Cleansing Lotion, Plus Moisturizers, Pump „ Noxzema Skin Cream Pump Plus „ pHisoderm Antibacterial Skin Cleanser „ Ponds Clear Solutions Deep Pore Scrub „ Revlon Moon Drops Extra Gentle Cleanser, For Sensitive/Delicate SkinCream

Cloths: „ Imina Foaming Cleansing Cloths „ Johnsons Baby Gentle Cleansing Cloths, Head To Toe „ Johnsons Baby Softwash Cleansing Cloths „ Noxzema H2Foam Cleansing Cloths

Cosmetics: „ Avon Clear Finish Great Complexion Foundation, Deep „ Avon Clear Finish Great Complexion Foundation, Light „ Avon Clear Finish Great Complexion Foundation, Medium „ Avon Clearskin Targeted Blemish Remover „ CoverGirl AquaSmooth Make-Up, Classic Beige „ CoverGirl AquaSmooth Make-Up, Classic Tan SPF15 „ CoverGirl AquaSmooth Make-Up, Creamy Beige „ CoverGirl AquaSmooth Make-Up, Medium Light „ CoverGirl AquaSmooth Make-Up, Natural Beige „ CoverGirl AquaSmooth Make-Up, Soft Honey „ CoverGirl AquaSmooth Make-Up, Warm Beige „ CoverGirl Brow & Eye Maker Pencils „ CoverGirl Cheekers Fashion Blush „ CoverGirl Classic Color Believable Blush „ CoverGirl Clean Eyes Make Up Remover „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Liquid Make Up „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Liquid Make Up (Ethnic) „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder (Ethnic) „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Buff Beige „ CoverGirl Clean Liquid Make-Up „ CoverGirl Clean Liquid Make Up-Ethnic „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Buff Beige „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Classic Beige „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Classic Ivory „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Creamy Neutral „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Ivory „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Natural Ivory „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Oil Control, Soft Honey „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Remover for Eyes and Lips „ CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder-Ethnic „ CoverGirl Clean Shimmer Powder „ CoverGirl Continuous Wear Natural Make Up „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (1 - Kit), Matte „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (4-KIT), Matte „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (1 - Kit), Spun Satin „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (4-KIT), Spun Satin „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Three Kit Eye Shadow, Matte „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Three Kit Eye Shadow, Spun Satin „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Oil Control Makeup, Cool „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Oil Control Makeup, Neutral „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Oil Control Makeup, Warm „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Under Eye Concealer, Creamy Natural „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Under Eye Concealer, Natural Beige „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Under Eye Concealer, Soft Honey „ CoverGirl Fresh Look Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush „ CoverGirl Invisible Concealer „ CoverGirl Invisible Concealer-Ethnic Shades „ CoverGirl Liquid Pencil „ CoverGirl Perfect Blend Eye Pencil „ CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil, Black Onyx „ CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil, Charcoal „ CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil, Chestnut „ CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil, Espresso „ CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil, Midnight Blue „ CoverGirl Professional Finishing Loose Powder „ CoverGirl Professional Finishing Loose Powder-Ethnic „ CoverGirl Shimmer Eye Pen „ CoverGirl Simply Powder Foundation „ CoverGirl Smoothers Eyeliner „ CoverGirl Smoothers Gel Eyecolor „ CoverGirl Smoothers Hydrating Lipcolor „ CoverGirl Smoothers Lip Liner „ CoverGirl Smoothers Natural Lash and Brow „ CoverGirl Smoothers Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Make Up „ Kohl Eye Liner „ Revlon Age Defying All Day Lifting Foundation SPF 20, Cool Beige „ Revlon Age Defying Makeup SPF 8, Fair Blush „ Revlon Age Defying Oil Free Makeup/Concealer Compact SPF 20, Natural Beige „ Revlon Age Defying SPF 8, Natural Tan „ Revlon ColorStay Liquid Lip Lipcolor, Blush Wine „ Revlon ColorStay Liquid Lip Lipcolor, Pink Free „ Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor Plus Gloss, Blast „ Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor Plus Gloss, Dazzle „ Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor Plus Gloss, Electric „ Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor Plus Gloss, Solar „ Revlon Moon Drops Softening Toner, Alcohol-Free, For Normal To Dry Skin „ Revlon New Complexion Even Out Makeup Medium Beige „ Revlon New Complexion Even Out Makeup Natural Tan „ Revlon New Complexion Even Out Makeup Nude Beige

Hair Care: „ Aussie Curing Muddy Revitalizer „ Aussie Maximum Hold Mousse „ Aussie Slip Detangler „ Clairol 3 in 1 Mousse Maximum Hold „ Condition 3 in 1 Maximum Hold Gel „ Dep Extra Super Control Water Based Gel „ Dep Root Boost Volumizer for Maximum Lift „ Freeman Botanicals Natural Hair Care: Cherry Humectant „ Freeman Botanicals Natural Hair Care: Hair Rescue „ Imina Oil Sheen Spray „ Jumping Curls „ LA Looks Extra Super Hold „ LA Looks Gelz Mousse Extra Super Hold and Body „ Paul Mitchell Botanical Body Building Rinse, Detangler for Fine/Thin Hair „ Paul Mitchell Foaming Pomade

Hair Dyes: „ Clairol Lasting Color Haircolor, Level 2, Dark Warm Brown 825 „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Black „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Brown Black „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Dark Brown „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Light Brown „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Lightest Brown „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Medium Blonde „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Medium Brown „ Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Level 2, Coastal Dune-09N „ Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Level 2, Desert Sunrise-15 „ Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Level 2, Hazelnut-20 „ Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Level 2, Nutmeg-28 „ Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Level 2, Sedona Sunset-16RG „ Clairol Revitalique Permanent Hair Color, Medium Natural Brown, Visionary Brown „ Garnier Nutrisse Permanent Crème Haircolor, Black Licorice 10 „ Garnier Nutrisse Permanent Crème Haicolor, Brown Sugar 63 „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, Cardinal 67, Rich Auburn „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, Chocolate Cherry 36, Deep Burgundy Brown „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, Crushed Garnet 41, Rich Mahogany „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, Espresso 40, Deeply Brown „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, French Roast 45, Deep Bronzed Brown „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, Pure Diamond 100, Very Light Natural Blonde „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, Sparkling Amber 63, Light Golden Brown „ LOreal Feria Haircolor, Starry Night 21, Bright Black „ LOreal Natural Match Hair Color „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Atlantis 5N, Natural Medium Brown „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Astral 10G, Golden Extra Light Brown „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Equinox 4G, Golden Dark Brown „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Horizon 10N, Natural Extra Light Brown „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Osiris 8K, Cool Medium Blonde „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Oxygen 6G, Golden Light Brown „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Solstice 7G, Golden Dark Blonde „ LOreal Open Haircolor, Stellar 6N, Natural Light Brown „ LOreal Preference Haircolor. Champagne Blonde 8 1/2A „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Golden Blonde 8G „ LOreal Preference Haircolor. Light Amber Brown 6AM „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Light Ash Blonde 9A „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Light Brown 6 „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Lightest Golden Brown 6 1/2G „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Medium Amber Brown 5AM „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Medium Ash Blonde 7 1/2A „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Medium Blonde 8 „ LOreal Preference Haircolor, Medium Golden Brown 5G „ LOreal Preference les Blondissimes Haircolor, Extra Light Ash Blonde LB01 „ LOreal Preference les Blondissimes Haircolor, Extra Light Natural Blonde LB02 „ Revlon Eterna 27 Cream with Exclusive Progenitin „ Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent Haircolor, Dark Brown 40 „ Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent Haircolor, Light Cool Brown 61 „ Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent Haircolor, Medium Blonde 80 „ Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent Haircolor, Medium Brown 50 „ Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent Haircolor, Medium Golden Blonde 83 „ Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent Haircolor, Medium Golden Brown 58 „ Revlon High Dimension 10 Minute Permanent Haircolor, Ultra Light Natural Blonde 01

Household Product: „ Off Skintastic Magicolor Insect Repellent, Disappearing Purple

Liquids/Creams/Lotions: „ Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer „ Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer, SPF 15 „ Aveeno Skin Clarifying Toner with Soy Extract, Alcohol-Free „ Avon Keep it Fresh! Multi-Vitamin Toner „ Avon Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover Lotion „ Baby Magic, Baby Bath, Original „ Baby Magic, Calming Massage Milk Lotion „ Baby Magic, Calming Milk Bath with Lavender & Chamomile „ Bath & Body Works Body Lotion-Flowering Herbs „ Bath & Body Works Shower Gel-Flowering Herbs „ Desitin Diaper Rash Ointment, Fresh Scent „ Desitin Diaper Rash Ointment, Hypoallergenic „ Desitin Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Treatment „ Gerber Diaper Rash Ointment with Oatmeal „ Happy Daisy Relaxing Bath Bubbles „ Imina Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion „ Jergens Original Scent Lotion, For Dry Skin „ Jergens Replenishing Multi Vitamin Lotion, Very Dry Skin „ Jergens Skin Cooling Moisturizer, with Cucumber Extract „ Jergens Skin Firming Moisturizer with Seaweed Extract „ Johnsons Baby Bedtime Lotion „ Johnsons Baby Lotion, Aloe Vera & Vitamin E „ Johnsons Baby Lotion, Original „ Johnsons Creamy Baby Oil „ Johnsons Softlotion, 24 Hour Moisture „ Johnsons Soothing Skin Baby Lotion „ Keri Original Skin Care Lotion „ KeriCort 10 Maximum Strength Itch Relief Cream „ Lanacane Maximum Strength Anti Itch Medication, Cream „ Neutrogena Body Lotion-Sesame Formula „ Neutrogena Fragrance Free Light Night Cream „ Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion-SPF 15 „ Neutrogena Intensified Eye Moisture 12 Hour Hydrating „ Neutrogena Moisture for Sensitive Skin-Facial „ Neutrogena Rainbath Moisturizing Body Mist „ New Formula Vaseline Brand Intensive Care Lotion „ New Vaseline Brand Intensive Care Antibacterial Hand Lotion „ Noxzema Plus Cleansing Cream „ Oil of Olay Age Defying Series Revitalizing Eye Gel „ Oil of Olay ProVital Night Cream „ Olay Total Effects Moisturizing Vitamin Complex „ Olay Total Effects Moisturizing Vitamin Complex w/UV Protect Fragrance Free „ Olay Total Effects with VitaNiacin Moisturizing Vitamin Complex „ Ponds Age Defying Complex, Delicate „ Ponds Age Defying Complex, Regular „ Ponds Age Defying Eye Cream „ Ponds Age Defying Prevent & Correct Lotion „ Ponds Cleansing Lotion, Normal to Dry Skin „ Ponds Clear Cold Cream „ Ponds Dry Skin Cream „ Ponds Dry Skin Cream, Extra Rich „ Ponds Overnight Nourishing Moisturizer Cream „ Ponds Nourishing Moisturizer Cream „ Ponds Nourishing Moisturizer Lotion „ Ponds Prevent & Correct Cream „ Revlon Age Defying Performance Skincare, Face Cream SPF 15 „ Revlon Eterna 27 All Day Moisture Cream „ Revlon Eterna '27' All Day Moisture Lotion „ Revlon Moon Drops Soothing Moisture Cream SPF 6 „ Revlon Vitamin C Absolutes, Daily Radiance Cream, SPF 15 „ Revlon Vitamin C Absolutes, Oil Free Radiance Lotion, SPF 15 „ Revlon Vitamin C Absolutes Refreshing Tonic „ Revlon Professional Cuticle Massage Night Cream „ Revlon Professional Cuticle Remover „ Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Day „ Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Night „ Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion, Advanced Healing „ Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion, Aloe & Naturals „ Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion, Dermatology Formula „ Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion, Dry Skin „ Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads Enriched with Aloe „ Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads, Peaceful Orchard „ Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads, Petal Soft „ Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Bath Beads, Vitamin E „ Vaseline Intensive Care Solutions Skin Repair, Skin Protectant Cream „ Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Cream, Creamy Formula Enriched with Vitamin E

Mascaras: „ Ankh Mascara, Black „ Avon Extreme Volume Flexicoat Maximizing Mascara „ CoverGirl Multiplying Mascara, Black X2 „ CoverGirl Multiplying Mascara, Soft Black „ CoverGirl Multiplying Mascara, Soft Brown „ CoverGirl Natural Lash Darkener „ CoverGirl Professional Mascara „ CoverGirl Remarkable Washable/Waterproof Mascara „ CoverGirl Super Thick Lash Mascara „ CoverGirl Triple Mascara, Black Brown „ Revlon ColorStay Extra Thick Mascara, Black „ Revlon ColorStay Extra Thick Mascara, Black Brown „ Revlon ColorStay Waterproof Lashcolor Mascara, Black „ Revlon ColorStay Waterproof Lashcolor Mascara, Navy „ Revlon ColorStay Lashcolor, Black Brown „ Revlon ColorStay Lashcolor, Black „ Revlon Everylash Mascara, Black „ Revlon Everylash Mascara, Brown „ Revlon Everylash Mascara, Waterproof Black „ Revlon Everylash Mascara, Waterproof Black Brown „ Revlon Everylash Mascara, Waterproof Brown „ Revlon Lashfull Mascara, Black Brown

Pet Care: „ 8 in 1 FerretSheen Deodorizing & Conditioning Spray „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Antibacterial Deodorizing Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Deodorizing Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Medicated Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Natural Oatmeal Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Select Deep Cleansing Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Select Extra Body Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Select Moisturizing Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Shed Control Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Tearless Puppy Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Tender Care Puppy Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo, Dogs „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Detangling & Freshening Spray „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Baby Powder „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Berry „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Coconut Pineapple „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Crisp Apple „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Grape Cranberry „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Lavender „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Sea Breeze „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Tangerine Melon „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Tropical „ 8 in 1 Pro Pet Salon Freshening Sprays, Vanilla Peach „ Four Paws Magic Coat Flea & Tick Shampoo for Dogs & Cats, Puppies & Kittens „ Four Paws Petdental Care Kit for Dogs „ Four Paws Petdental Finger Toothbrush and Toothpaste „ Four Paws Petdental Liquid Tartar Remover for Dogs „ Four Paws Petdental Natural Toothpaste for Dogs „ Four Paws Petdental Poultry Flavor Toothpaste for Dogs „ Hagen Tearless Shampoo for Cats

Shampoos/Conditioners: „ Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner „ Aussie Hair Salad Conditioner Lightweight-Clear „ Aussie Instant Daily Conditioner „ Clairol Natural Instincts for Men Haircolor, Dark Blonde „ Daily Renewal 5X Revitalizing Conditioner For Colored Or Permed Hair „ Daily Renewal 5X Replenishing Conditioner For Dry Or Damaged Hair „ Freeman Botanicals Humectant Plus Intensive Conditioner „ New Finesse Plus Shampoo Plus Conditioner Bodifying „ Paul Mitchell Botanical Hydrating Shampoo, Body Building „ Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo „ Paul Mitchell The Rinse, Instant Moisture Balancing Conditioner „ Thicker Fuller Hair Conditioning Rinse „ Thicker Fuller Hair Moisturizing Shampoo

Shaving Products: „ Nivea for Men After Shave Balm, Sensitive Skin, Unscented-Liquid „ Nivea for Men After Shave Balm, Sensitive Skin, Unscented-Paste „ Nivea for Men Shaving Gel, Mild, Refreshing, Aerosol „ Nivea for Men Shaving Gel, Mild, Refreshing Gel „ Old Spice Sensitive Soothing Gel After Shave & Moisturizer In One „ Old Spice Shave Cream „ Skintimate Moisturizing Exfoliating Shave Cream, Raspberry Rain „ Skintimate Moisturizing Exfoliating Shave Gel, Dry Skin Formula „ Skintimate Smooth Shave Creamy Exfoliating Formula, Sensitive Skin

Toothpastes: „ Sensodyne Anticavity Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth with Baking Soda „ Topol Whitening Anticavity Toothpaste, Spearmint

*For additional information about products that might contain methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate go to the Household Product Database online (http:/householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.