Germaben
Germaben II[1] is a clear, viscous liquid used to inhibit microbial, yeast and mould growth in cosmetics and other personal products. It contains propylene glycol, propylparaben, methylparaben, and diazolidinyl urea. It is a Registered Trademark of International Specialty Products.
Germaben II is used primarily by small businesses or home hobbyists who make soap, lotions, shampoos and other body care products.
Germaben II contains parabens, some studies have raised concerns that these substances may be carcinogenic [2][3] owing to their effect of mimicking the body's hormone estrogen.
References
- ^ "GERMABEN II". International Specialty Products. 2007. Archived from the original on 2006-10-21. Retrieved 2007-03-11.
- ^ "Cosmetics, Parabens, and Breast Cancer". Organic Consumers Association. 2004. Retrieved 2007-03-11.
- ^ Darbre, P.D.; A.Alijarrah; W.R.Miller; N.G.Coldham; M.J.Sauer; G.S.Pope (2004). "Concentrations of Parabens in Human Breast Tumors". Journal of Applied Toxicology. 24 (1): 5–13. doi:10.1002/jat.958. PMID 14745841.