Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate, slightly soluble in water and easily soluble in ethanol and methanol. It is a chemical product in crystalline powder form for professional use in the gastronomic industry, for beverages and packaged dishes. It is a natural substance found in plants. It is used by the food industry as a food preservative with code: E 216. It can be used in the production of cosmetic products such as emulsions, lotions and creams.