N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing, uv absorber in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
4-ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid
What does it do?
N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1290), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba?
N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid
Is N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba do in cosmetic products?
N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing, uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N-Ethyl-3-Nitro Paba is 2788-74-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010