ETHYL PABA

BannedCAS 94-09-715 regulations across 15 markets

ETHYL PABA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Oral Care. Also known as CAS 94-09-7. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.

Also Known As

CAS Number
94-09-7, 150-13-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
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
94-09-7

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Ethyl PABA
CAS
94-09-7
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M382
Chemical name
Ethyl PABA

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-09-7/619- 45-4/59-46- 1/136-44- 7/150-13- 0/149-15-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-09-7/619- 45-4/59-46- 1/136-44- 7/150-13- 0/149-15-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-09-7/619- 45-4/59-46- 1/136-44- 7/150-13- 0/149-15-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-09-7/619- 45-4/59-46- 1/136-44- 7/150-13- 0/149-15-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-09-7/619- 45-4/59-46- 1/136-44- 7/150-13- 0/149-15-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-09-7/619- 45-4/59-46- 1/136-44- 7/150-13- 0/149-15-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #167
Chemical name
4-Aminobenzoic acid and its esters, with the free amino group
CAS
94-09-7

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
94-09-7

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
94-09-7

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
94-09-7

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
94-09-7

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
94-09-7

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ETHYL PABA banned in any country?

Yes, ETHYL PABA is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ETHYL PABA in cosmetics?

ETHYL PABA is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use ETHYL PABA in cosmetics?

ETHYL PABA is regulated in 15 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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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.