Is Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate safe in cosmetics?
Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate
INCI: DIMETHYL PABA ETHYL CETEARYLDIMONIUM TOSYLATE
Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate (CAS Not readily available in public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber, quaternary ammonium sunscreen compound. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV absorber, quaternary ammonium sunscreen compound
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethyl PABA Ethyl Cetearyldimonium Tosylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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