ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA

RestrictedCAS 21245-02-321 regulations across 21 markets

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Light Stabilizer. Also known as CAS 21245-02-3. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
21245-02-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate/Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8 %
Conditions of use
Max: 8 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_600 #20
Chemical name
4 - Dimetil-aminobenzoato de 2 - etilhexila ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA
Max concentration
8%

Source: ANVISA RDC 600

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1077
Chemical name
Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 8%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #21
Chemical name
4-Dimethylaminobenzoate of ethyl-2-hexyl (octyl dimethyl PABA)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #21
Chemical name
4-Dimethylaminobenzoate of ethyl-2-hexyl (octyl dimethyl PABA)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #21
Chemical name
4-Dimethylaminobenzoate of ethyl-2-hexyl (octyl dimethyl PABA)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #21
Chemical name
4-Dimethylaminobenzoate of ethyl-2-hexyl (octyl dimethyl PABA)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #21
Chemical name
4-Dimethylaminobenzoate of ethyl-2-hexyl (octyl dimethyl PABA)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #21
Chemical name
4-Dimethylaminobenzoate of ethyl-2-hexyl (octyl dimethyl PABA)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex VI #21
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate / Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8%

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 5 #21
Chemical name
2-Этилгексил 4-диметилами-но) бензоат/Падимат O 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate/Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 21)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 5 #21
Chemical name
2-Этилгексил 4-диметилами-но) бензоат/Падимат O 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate/Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 21)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #21
Chemical name
2-Этилгексил 4-диметилами-но) бензоат/Падимат O 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate/Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 21)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 5 #21
Chemical name
2-Этилгексил 4-диметилами-но) бензоат/Падимат O 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate/Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 21)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #21
Chemical name
2-Этилгексил 4-диметилами-но) бензоат/Падимат O 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate/Padimate O (USAN:BAN)
CAS
21245-02-3
Max concentration
8 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 21)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA banned in any country?

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA in cosmetics?

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA in cosmetics?

ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA is regulated in 21 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, 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.