Description
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA is an organic ester derived from the reaction between 2-ethylhexanol and dimethyl p-aminobenzoic acid, belonging to the chemical family of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) derivatives. In international pharmacological nomenclature it is identified with the INN padimate-O. Its declared technical function is that of light stabilizer, UV absorber and UV filter, a category of ingredients incorporated into cosmetic products to attenuate the ultraviolet radiation incident on the treated surface through molecular absorption mechanisms.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, this ingredient is listed in Annex VI, under reference 21, which lists the ultraviolet filters authorized for use in cosmetic products placed on the market in the European Union. The entry sets a maximum authorized concentration in the ready-for-use product of "8 %". The entry does not contain additional mandatory labelling warnings, nor specific restrictions by product type, nor particular conditions of use beyond the quantitative limit indicated. Regarding its classification under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), the ingredient is not recorded as a classified CMR substance (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction) in the data applicable to this Annex VI entry.
The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.