Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate

INCI: ETHYL DIHYDROXYPROPYL PABA

CAS Number
58882-17-0
Function
UV Absorber (UVB filter, peak absorption 308–311 nm)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as sunscreen active – FDA monograph; effective at 1–5%

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PABA-derivative with potential photoallergy and phototoxicity concerns; cross-sensitivity risk with PABA-allergic individuals; declining market preference due to PABA-class safety concerns.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?

PABA-derivative with potential photoallergy and phototoxicity concerns; cross-sensitivity risk with PABA-allergic individuals; declining market preference due to PABA-class safety concerns. The EU classifies Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate functions as: UV Absorber (UVB filter, peak absorption 308–311 nm). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 58882-17-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Dihydroxypropyl Aminobenzoate?

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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