Is Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate
INCI: ISOBUTYL METHYLAMINOBENZOATE
Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate (CAS Unconfirmed — verify with supplier (likely isobutyl ester of 4-(methylamino)benzoic acid; PABA-derivative class)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Likely UV absorber (aminobenzoate / PABA-derivative class). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Unconfirmed — verify with supplier (likely isobutyl ester of 4-(methylamino)benzoic acid; PABA-derivative class)
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Function
Likely UV absorber (aminobenzoate / PABA-derivative class)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isobutyl Methylaminobenzoate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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