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PENTYL DIMETHYL PABA

CAS 14779-78-3 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A PABA-family UV absorber removed from EU permitted sunscreen actives. Documented contact and photo allergen with potential nitrosamine formation; modern sunscreens use safer alternatives.

Function

UV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • Historic UV-B absorber

Known concerns

  • PABA-family contact and photo allergen
  • Removed from EU Annex VI permitted UV filters
  • Possible nitrosamine formation
  • Largely abandoned by industry

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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