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Annex VI Entry 21 26/10/2010

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA appears in Annex VI as a positive-list UV filter entry for EU cosmetics. Maximum concentration in this record: 8%.

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Permitted UV filter— Annex VI, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: 8%
Entry: 21

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 21245-02-3
CAS 21245-02-3PubChem CID 30541

Padimate-O

Padimate O is a benzoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate
Molecular formula
C17H27NO2
Molecular weight
277.4 g/mol
Exact mass
277.204179104 Da
XLogP3
5.0
Topological polar surface area
29.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-ethylhexyl-p-dimethylaminobenzoateRefChem:566624-N,N'-dimethylamino-benzoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl esterPadimate O2-ETHYLHEXYL 4-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZOATEOctyl dimethyl PABAEscalol 507Eusolex 6007
16 more reported names
Arlatone UVB4-(Dimethylamino)benzoic acid 2-ethylhexyl esterBenzoic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester2-Ethylhexyl p-dimethylaminobenzoateUvasorb dmo2-Ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate2-Ethylhexyl p-(dimethylamino)benzoateETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA2-Ethylhexyl-p-dimethyl-aminobenzoateRadiacare Lip BalmCAS-21245-02-3Octyl dimethyl p-aminobenzoateCaraloe Snow & Sun Lip BalmPamimate oHSDB 7169EINECS 244-289-3
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Record details

Maximum concentration

8%

INCI glossary name

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

Chemical name

2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

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Key data

CAS
21245-02-3
EC
244-289-3
Annex
VI
Entry number
21

Inventory links for ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex VI are shown as well.

Annex VI 13
Nearby record in the same annex

PEG-25 PABA

CAS: 116242-27-4
Annex VI 26
Nearby record in the same annex

Polysilicone-15

CAS: 207574-74-1
EC: 426-000-4

What Annex VI means for ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA is an approved UV filter listed in Annex VI of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Only UV filters included in this positive list may be used to provide UV protection in EU cosmetic products.

The maximum permitted concentration specified in this entry applies to the ready-to-use product. Some UV filters are restricted to specific application types or require label warnings.

This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Concentration in ready-to-use product must not exceed: 8%
  • Check whether the UV filter is approved for both leave-on and rinse-off applications.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA is listed in Annex VI of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a permitted UV filter. It may be used at concentrations up to the specified maximum in the ready-to-use product.

CAS 21245-02-3 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

The maximum concentration of 8% applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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