You should know
What it is
Chemical UV Filter
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.
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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%.
People also dislike: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Homosalate
Also known as: Od Paba, Padimate O, and Octyl Dimethyl Paba
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.0% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba is most often found as ingredient number 3 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba the most:
References
Products with Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
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CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 33875
- INCI Name: ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA
- INN Name: padimate-O
- EC #: Â 244-289-3
- All Functions: UV Absorber, UV Filter
