What does the restriction note for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA mean?

The restriction field for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA reads: II/1290. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CAS 2788-74-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA

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4-ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid

N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1290.

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Inventory details for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA

INCI name

N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA

Description

4-ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid

Annex records for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 1290

4-Ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid (N-Ethyl-3-Nitro PABA) and its salts, when used as a substance in …

CAS: 2788-74-1

EC: 412-090-2

Key data

CAS

2788-74-1

412-090-2

Restriction

II/1290

Function

HAIR DYEING UV ABSORBER

How N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA reads: "II/1290". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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