Paba
Explained
PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, is a UV-B absorber. When it is exposed to UV, it converts the energy to infrared heat.
This ingredient was one of the earliest to be used in sunscreen, being first patented in 1943. Due to studies in the following decades, this ingredient fell out of popularity in sunscreens.
Derivatives of this ingredient can be found in sunscreen, such as Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba.
PABA can be found in the human body, beef, and eggs.
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Alternative names
4-Aminobenzoic Acid
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Paba
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
87541
INCI Name
PABA
INN Name
aminobenzoic acid
EC #
 205-753-0
All Functions
Not Reported
