Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate

INCI: DIMETHYL PABA ETHYL CETEARYLDIMONIUM TOSYLATE

CAS Number
Not readily available in public databases
Function
UV absorber, quaternary ammonium sunscreen compound
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not listed among FDA's 16 permitted OTC sunscreen actives (21 CFR 352). Use as cosmetic ingredient (non-active) may be permitted but not as a sunscreen claim.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Critical data gap: No published safety assessment available. PABA-derivative UV absorbers have documented photosensitization and photoallergy concerns; quaternary ammonium class may present aquatic toxicity issues. Full toxicological dossier required for CPSR compliance.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate safe in cosmetics?

Critical data gap: No published safety assessment available. PABA-derivative UV absorbers have documented photosensitization and photoallergy concerns; quaternary ammonium class may present aquatic toxicity issues. Full toxicological dossier required for CPSR compliance. The EU classifies Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate functions as: UV absorber, quaternary ammonium sunscreen compound. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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