Is Allantoin PABA safe in cosmetics?
Allantoin PABA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Allantoin PABA
INCI: ALLANTOIN PABA
Allantoin PABA (CAS 4207-42-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-aminobenzoic acid;(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea
InChIKey
QWVSDCVMXDUGML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically reviewed by CIR (the 2010 allantoin report did not include allantoin PABA). PABA itself was an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active but its use has declined due to adverse reactions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Allantoin PABA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
UV stabilizer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Allantoin PABA.
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allantoin PABA allowed in the EU?
Allantoin PABA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Allantoin PABA do in cosmetics?
Allantoin PABA functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4207-42-5.
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