Miscellaneous

Propyl paraben

Parameters

Chart entries: 1
Purposes: To retard mold growth
Curing agent: no

9 CFR 424.21, chart at paragraph (c). eCFR as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04.

Condition attached to the substance in the chart

propyl p-hydroxy-benzoate

Permitted uses and amounts

Propyl paraben, as listed in 9 CFR 424.21(c)
Class	Purpose	Products	Amount
Miscellaneous	To retard mold growth	Dry sausage	3.5 percent in water solution may be applied to casings after stuffing or casings may be dipped in solution prior to stuffing.

Footnotes referenced above

3 Provided that its use is functional and suitable for the product and it is permitted for use at the lowest level necessary to accomplish the desired technical effect as determined in specific cases prior to label approval under part 412 of this chapter.

Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 9, 9 CFR 424.21. Parsed from eCFR XML as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04. Read the section