Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Restricted UV absorber with suspected endocrine disruption potential; UV-activated mutagenicity and DNA damage confirmed under UVA/UVB exposure; photoallergy risk noted. Chemically identical to Ethyl Dimethylaminobenzoate (CAS 10287-53-3).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Dimethyl PABA safe in cosmetics?
Restricted UV absorber with suspected endocrine disruption potential; UV-activated mutagenicity and DNA damage confirmed under UVA/UVB exposure; photoallergy risk noted. Chemically identical to Ethyl Dimethylaminobenzoate (CAS 10287-53-3). The EU classifies Ethyl Dimethyl PABA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ethyl Dimethyl PABA allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Dimethyl PABA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 8%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Dimethyl PABA do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Dimethyl PABA functions as: UV Absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10287-53-3 (ethyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate) [^1_11].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Dimethyl PABA?
adequate 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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