PEG-25 PABA
PEG-25 PABA is the polyethylene glycol derivative of PABA. It conforms generally to the formula:
PEG-25 PABA is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: VI/13.
Regulatory evidence by market
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| Market | Evidence status | Records | Source language |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Evidence linked Positive-list entry with conditions Open this evidence | 1 | English and EU languages |
| Great Britain | Evidence linked Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 1 | English |
| Canada | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English and French |
| New Zealand | Evidence linked Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 1 | English |
| ASEAN | Evidence linked Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence | 1 | English and national languages |
| China | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Chinese with selected English material |
| Japan | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Japanese; official English translation available |
| South Korea | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Korean with some English names |
| United States | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Australia | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English |
| Brazil | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Portuguese with INCI crosswalks |
| India | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | English and Hindi |
| Saudi Arabia | Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported | 0 | Arabic and English |
Chemical identity and properties
2-Hydroxyethyl 4-[bis[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]amino]benzoate
- IUPAC name
- 2-hydroxyethyl 4-[bis[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]amino]benzoate
- Molecular formula
- C17H27NO7
- Molecular weight
- 357.4 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 357.17875220 Da
- XLogP3
- -0.5
- Topological polar surface area
- 109.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 3
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 8
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
Inventory details for PEG-25 PABA
INCI name
PEG-25 PABA
Description
PEG-25 PABA is the polyethylene glycol derivative of PABA. It conforms generally to the formula:
Record provenance
- Inventory reference
- 78130
- Imported identity
- PEG-25 PABA
- Source update
- 06/08/2020
Annex records for PEG-25 PABA
Key data
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
- UV ABSORBER
- Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
- UV FILTER
- Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
Official EU ingredient-name evidence
The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.
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Additional official and scientific sources
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How PEG-25 PABA appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists PEG-25 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.
PEG-25 PABA is also tagged with 3 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
Source note for PEG-25 PABA
This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for PEG-25 PABA with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.
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