BUTYL PABA

BannedCAS 94-25-78 regulations across 8 markets

BUTYL PABA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Uv Absorber. Also known as CAS 94-25-7. It is regulated in 8 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
150-13-0, 94-25-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-25-7

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BUTYL PABA in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M162
Chemical name
Butyl PABA

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BUTYL PABA in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-25-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-25-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-25-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-25-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-25-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-25-7

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for BUTYL PABA in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BUTYL PABA banned in any country?

Yes, BUTYL PABA is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on BUTYL PABA in cosmetics?

BUTYL PABA is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, South Korea, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use BUTYL PABA in cosmetics?

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.