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AP105: Propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate CAS#: 94-13-3

Patient Information Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to propyl-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 propyl-p-hydroxbenzoate found? This is an antifungal that is widely used as a preservative found in food, drugs, and .

How can you avoid contact with propyl-p-hydroxbenzoate? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: „ 4-10-00-00374 (Beilstein Handbook „ Nipasol Reference) „ Nipasol M „ 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester „ Nipasol P „ AI3-01341 „ Nipazol „ Aseptoform P „ Paraben „ BRN 1103245 „ Parasept „ Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, propyl „ Paseptol ester „ Preserval P „ Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-, propyl „ Propagin ester „ Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate „ Betacide P „ Propyl Parasept „ Betacine P „ Propyl aseptoform „ Bonomold OP „ Propyl butex „ Caswell No. 714 „ Propyl chemosept „ Chemacide pk „ Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate „ Chemocide pk „ Propyl paraben „ EINECS 202-307-7 „ Propylester kyseliny p- „ EPA Pesticide Chemical Code hydroxybenzoove 061203 „ Propylester kyseliny p- „ FEMA No. 2951 hydroxybenzoove [Czech] „ FEMA Number 2951 „ Propylparaben „ HSDB 203 „ Propylparasept „ N-Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate „ Protaben P „ NSC 23515 „ Pulvis conservans (VAN) „ Nipagin P „ Solbrol P „ Tegosept P „ p-Hydroxypropyl benzoate „ n-Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate „ p-Oxybenzoesaurepropylester „ p-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester „ p-Oxybenzoesaurepropylester „ p-Hydroxybenzoic propyl ester [German]

What are some products that may contain propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate? : „ Clearasil Adult Care „ Olay Daily Normal/Dry „ Olay Daily Facials Normal/Oily „ Olay Total Effects Cleansing Treatments „ for Men Face Cleansing, Double Action Face Wash „ Nivea for Men Face Cleansing, Exfoliating Face Scrub „ Noxzema Skin Cream Pump Plus „ pHisoderm Antibacterial Skin „ Ponds Clear Solutions Deep Pore Scrub „ Moon Drops Extra Gentle Cleanser, For Sensitive/Delicate SkinCream

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

Cosmetics: „ 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 Classic Color Believable Blush „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Liquid Make Up (Ethnic) „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder (Ethnic) „ 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 Pressed Powder-Ethnic „ CoverGirl Clean Sheer Stick , Medium „ CoverGirl Clean Sheer Stick Foundation, Sable „ CoverGirl Clean Shimmer Powder „ CoverGirl Continuous Color Self Renewing „ 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 , Matte „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Three Kit Eye Shadow, Spun Satin „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Cat's Eye „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Cream Soda „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Crystal Mint „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Dark Denim „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Earthy Shimmer „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Ginger Frost „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Glistening Gold „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Moody Blue „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Shimmering Pebble „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Shimmering Sky „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Silver Lilac „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Silver Streak „ CoverGirl Eyeslicks Gel Eyecolor, Sleek Sage „ 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 , Creamy Natural „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Under Eye Concealer, Natural Beige „ CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Under Eye Concealer, Soft Honey „ CoverGirl Fresh Look Liquid Make Up „ CoverGirl Fresh Look Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush „ CoverGirl Invisible Concealer „ CoverGirl Invisible Concealer-Ethnic Shades „ CoverGirl Liquid Pencil „ CoverGirl LipSlicks „ CoverGirl Outlast All-Day LipColor Topcoat „ CoverGirl Outlast Shimmer Topcoats „ 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 Pure Magic Body Art „ CoverGirl Simply Powder Foundation „ CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer „ CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer, Neutralizer „ CoverGirl Smoothers Eyeliner „ CoverGirl Smoothers Gel Eyecolor „ CoverGirl Smoothers Hydrating Lipcolor „ CoverGirl Smoothers Liquid Make Up „ CoverGirl Smoothers „ CoverGirl Smoothers Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Make Up „ „ Ponds Age Defying Complex, Delicate „ Ponds Age Defying Complex, Regular „ 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 New Complexion Even Out Makeup Medium Beige „ Revlon New Complexion Even Out Makeup Natural Tan „ Revlon New Complexion Even Out Makeup Nude Beige „ 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

Hair Care: „ Aussie Curing Muddy Revitalizer „ Aussie Slip Detangler „ Condition 3 in 1 Maximum Hold Gel „ Freeman Botanicals Natural Hair Care: Hair Rescue „ 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, Lightest Brown „ 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 „ Freeman Botanicals Natural Hair Care: Cherry Humectant „ 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

Liquids/Creams/: „ Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily „ Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer, SPF 15 „ Aveeno Skin Clarifying with Soy Extract, Alcohol-Free „ Avon Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover „ 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 „ CoverGirl Clean Eyes Make Up Remover „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Liquid Make Up „ CoverGirl Clean Makeup Remover for Eyes and Lips „ Desitin Diaper Rash Ointment, Fresh Scent „ Desitin Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Treatment „ Freeman Beautiful Skin Apricot/ Sea Kelp Scrub „ Gerber Diaper Rash Ointment with Oatmeal „ Happy Daisy Relaxing Bath Bubbles „ 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 „ Jergens Skin Smoothing Lotion for Extra Dry Skin, with Beta & Alpha Hydroxy „ 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 „ Imina Oil Cream Hair Moisturizer „ Imina Oil Sheen Spray „ Imina Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion „ Keri Original Skin Care Lotion „ KeriCort 10 Maximum Strength Itch Relief Cream „ Lanacane Maximum Strength Anti Itch Medication, Cream „ 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- „ Neutrogena Rainbath Moisturizing Body Mist „ Noxzema Plus Cleansing Lotion, Plus , Pump „ 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 „ Physique Precision Wax „ Ponds Age Defying Eye Cream „ Ponds Age Defying Prevent & Correct Lotion „ Ponds Cleansing Lotion, Normal to Dry Skin „ Ponds Clear „ Ponds Dry Skin Cream „ Ponds Dry Skin Cream, Extra Rich „ 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 Eterna 27 Cream with Exclusive Progenitin „ 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 Moon Drops Softening Toner, Alcohol-Free, For Normal To Dry Skin „ Revlon Moon Drops Soothing Moisture Cream SPF 6 „ Revlon Professional Cuticle Massage Night Cream „ Revlon Professional Cuticle Remover „ Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Night „ Intensive Care Lotion, Dermatology Formula

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

Shampoos/Conditioners: „ Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner „ Aussie Hair Salad Conditioner Lightweight-Clear „ Aussie Instant Daily Conditioner „ 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 „ Paul Mitchell Botanical Body Building Rinse, Detangler for Fine/Thin Hair „ Paul Mitchell Botanical Hydrating Shampoo, Body Building „ Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo „ Paul Mitchell The Rinse, Instant Moisture Balancing Conditioner

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 Gel, Mild, Refreshing, Aerosol „ Nivea for Men Shaving Gel, Mild, Refreshing Gel „ 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 propyl-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.