Is N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA safe in cosmetics?
N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: prohibited.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA
Also known as: UNII-W2Z4SA9W8G, 4-(Ethylamino)-3-nitrobenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(ethylamino)-3-nitro-, N-Ethyl-3-nitro para amino benzoic acid
N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA (CAS 2788-74-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Dyeing, Uv Absorber. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max II/1290. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair Dyeing, Uv Absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-(ethylamino)-3-nitrobenzoic acid
InChIKey
XPLTXYDVYDWSSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
II/1290
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not specifically listed as prohibited by FDA. Falls under the coal tar hair dye exemption if used in hair color with appropriate caution labeling. As a UV absorber, it would need to comply with OTC Monograph if used for UV protection claims.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
Harmful / Irritant
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Chronic 3
Hazard Statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1290
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1290
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
UV stabilizer
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
uv-filter
needs-enrichment
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
UNII-W2Z4SA9W8G
4-(Ethylamino)-3-nitrobenzoic acid
Benzoic acid, 4-(ethylamino)-3-nitro-
N-Ethyl-3-nitro para amino benzoic acid
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Dye
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL391547
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA allowed in the EU?
N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: II/1290. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA do in cosmetics?
N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA functions as: Hair Dyeing, Uv Absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2788-74-1.
Is N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA used outside cosmetics?
N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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