Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate

INCI: ISOBUTYL METHYLAMINOBENZOATE

CAS Number
Unconfirmed — verify with supplier (likely isobutyl ester of 4-(methylamino)benzoic acid; PABA-derivative class)
Function
Likely UV absorber (aminobenzoate / PABA-derivative class)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes NOT listed as approved OTC sunscreen active under 21 CFR 352 (now under monograph review)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Major red flag: PABA and its derivatives are increasingly restricted globally due to photoallergy; no CIR or SCCS opinion identified; insufficient data for CPSR Part B; do NOT formulate without full toxicological dossier; verify CAS and confirm intended function with supplier

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Major red flag: PABA and its derivatives are increasingly restricted globally due to photoallergy; no CIR or SCCS opinion identified; insufficient data for CPSR Part B; do NOT formulate without full toxicological dossier; verify CAS and confirm intended function with supplier The EU classifies Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate allowed in the EU?

Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate do in cosmetics?

Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate functions as: Likely UV absorber (aminobenzoate / PABA-derivative class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Unconfirmed — verify with supplier (likely isobutyl ester of 4-(methylamino)benzoic acid; PABA-derivative class).

What is the Margin of Safety for Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate?

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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