Is PEG-25 PABA safe in cosmetics?
PEG-25 PABA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-25 PABA
PEG-25 PABA (CAS 116242-27-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Light Stabilizer, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max VI/13. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Light Stabilizer, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxyethyl 4-[bis[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]amino]benzoate
InChIKey
ORWUQAQITKSSRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
VI/13
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex VI — Permitted UV Filters
Max: 10%
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 (VI - UV Filters)
Max: 0.1.
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted UV Filter · max 0.1
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | permitted_uv_filter | 10.0 | sunscreen and other cosmetic products |
| BR | permitted_uv_filter | 10 | Sunscreen products |
| ASEAN | permitted_uv_filter | 10% | - |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
sunscreen_uv
{"cas_number": "116242-27-4", "uv_filter_type": "organic_UVB", "chemical_class": "other", "absorption_spectrum_nm_range": "270-315", "peak_absorption_wavelength_nm": "285", "molar_extinction_coefficient": "18500", "critical_wavelength_nm": "310", "UVA_PF": "negligible", "SPF_contribution_per_percent": "4.8", "photostability_rating": "moderate", "photodegradation_half_life_hours": "4.5", "photostab…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
UV stabilizer
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-25 PABA.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
uv-filter
needs-enrichment
eu_cosing_listed
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-25 PABA allowed in the EU?
PEG-25 PABA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: VI/13. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-25 PABA do in cosmetics?
PEG-25 PABA functions as: Light Stabilizer, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 116242-27-4.
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