Very Disliked
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
Chemical UV Filter
Chemical UV filters are synthetic compounds that absorb and dissipate harmful UV rays, providing sun protection by converting UV radiation into heat energy.
Bad for Coral Reefs
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Explained
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA is a UV-B (290-320 nm) protecting chemical sunscreen ingredient.
It is created from 2-ethylhexanol with dimethylaminobenzoic acid.
Studies show this ingredient is absorbed by our skin. In animal studies, DNA breakage has been found. This ingredient has also shown to cause allergies.
In the US and EU, it is allowed in concentrations up to 8%.
See all 17 products with Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
What it does
UV Absorber
An agent that absorbs uv rays
UV Filter
An agent that filters out certain uv rays
Alternative names
Od Paba
Padimate O
Octyl Dimethyl Paba
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33875
INCI Name
ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA
INN Name
padimate-O
EC #
 244-289-3
All Functions
UV Absorber, UV Filter
