ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING (Restricted use).
ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA
Octyl Dimethyl PABA
Safety grade: B
This UV filter (sunscreen agent) is permitted in EU cosmetics up to a maximum concentration under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must stay within this limit.
It protects skin from harmful UVB sun rays by absorbing them, helping to prevent sunburn and sun damage when used in sunscreen and other sun protection products.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Other UV Absorber ingredients
- BENZYL SALICYLATE — Grade C**
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE — Grade A**
- BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE — Grade B
- ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE — Grade B
- ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE — Grade C
- ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE — Grade B
- OCTOCRYLENE — Grade D
- BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE — Grade B