Source: https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/propylparaben/ Preservative · Reef research: Limited data # Propylparaben A paraben preservative. Banned in - Palau ## Where it’s restricted Named in the law or guidance | Location | Status | Since | | --- | --- | --- | | [Palau](https://reeflabel.com/locations/palau/) [law text ↗](https://www.palaugov.pw/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RPPL-No.-10-30-re.-The-Responsible-Tourism-Education-Act-of-2018.pdf) | In force | January 1, 2020 | ## Why it’s regulated The EU restricts propylparaben under Commission Regulation (EU) No 1004/2014. It caps the sum of the individual concentrations of butylparaben and propylparaben at 0,14 % (as acid) and bars use in leave-on products for the nappy area of children under three; the regulation applies from 16 April 2015. ## What the reef research says Lee et al. 2018 tested four parabens on Daphnia magna, a freshwater crustacean, and reported an LC50 of 21.1 mg/L for propylparaben, with toxicity rising as the alkyl chain got longer. These are lab results for a non-reef species. - [Lee et al. 2018, Toxicities of Four Parabens and Their Mixtures to Daphnia magna and Aliivibrio fischeri, Environmental Health and Toxicology 33(4)](http://eaht.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.5620/eht.e2018018) - [Commission Regulation (EU) No 1004/2014 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (legislation.gov.uk copy)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2014/1004/data.html) ## Products that contain it (13) [ Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 30 (earlier formula)Discontinued SPF 30 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Not allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +7 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/aveeno-positively-radiant-daily-face-moisturizer-spf-30-earlier-formula/)[ Banana Boat Sport Ultra Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) SPF 100 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Not allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +7 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/banana-boat-sport-ultra-sunscreen-lotion-spf-100-octocrylene-8/)[ Banana Boat Kids Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50+ (9.5 oz twin pack) SPF 50 · spray aerosol · Chemical/hybrid Allowed in 3 of 9 placesNot allowed: Maui County, Hawaiʻi County +4 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/banana-boat-kids-sport-sunscreen-lotion-spray-spf-50-plus-twin-pack/)[ Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) SPF 100 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Not allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +7 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/banana-boat-kids-max-protect-play-sunscreen-lotion-spf-100-octocrylene-8/)[ CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 (earlier formula)Discontinued SPF 30 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Allowed in 1 of 9 placesNot allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +6 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/cerave-am-facial-moisturizing-lotion-spf-30-earlier-formula/)[ Coppertone Kids Tear Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 SPF 50 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Allowed in 1 of 9 placesNot allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +6 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/coppertone-kids-tear-free-sunscreen-lotion-spf-50/)[ Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Moisturizer SPF 25 SPF 25 · cream · Chemical/hybrid Allowed in 3 of 9 placesNot allowed: Maui County, Hawaiʻi County +3Unverified in 1 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/neutrogena-triple-age-repair-moisturizer-spf-25/)[ Ocean Potion SPF 50 Lip Balm SPF 50 · stick lip · Chemical/hybrid Allowed in 4 of 9 placesNot allowed: Maui County, Hawaiʻi County +3 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/ocean-potion-spf-50-lip-balm/)[ Panama Jack Sport Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 85 (earlier formula)Discontinued SPF 85 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Not allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +7 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/panama-jack-sport-dry-touch-sunscreen-spf-85-earlier-formula/)[ Panama Jack Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15 (earlier formula)Discontinued SPF 15 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Allowed in 4 of 9 placesNot allowed: Maui County, Hawaiʻi County +3 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/panama-jack-sport-sunscreen-lotion-spf-15-earlier-formula/)[ Panama Jack Sunscreen Lotion SPF 8 (earlier formula)Discontinued SPF 8 · lotion · Chemical/hybrid Not allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +7 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/panama-jack-sunscreen-lotion-spf-8-earlier-formula/)[ Panama Jack Dark Tanning Oil SPF 4 (earlier formula)Discontinued SPF 4 · oil · Chemical/hybrid Allowed in 1 of 9 placesNot allowed: Hawaii, Maui County +6 ](https://reeflabel.com/products/panama-jack-dark-tanning-oil-spf-4-earlier-formula/) [See all 13 products that list propylparaben →](https://reeflabel.com/products/?q=propylparaben) **Related ingredients:** [Methylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/methylparaben/), [Ethylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/ethylparaben/), [Butylparaben](https://reeflabel.com/ingredients/butylparaben/) Last reviewed October 14, 2026. ### Label names we match - propylparaben - propyl paraben ### Regulatory status **Wikidata:** [Q511627](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q511627) **US FDA:** Permitted. **EU:** Restricted, max 0.14%.