PEG-25 PABA

RestrictedCAS 116242-27-420 regulations across 20 markets

PEG-25 PABA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Light Stabilizer. Also known as CAS 116242-27-4. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
116242-27-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
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 #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex VI #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated ethyl-4-aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10 %
Conditions of use
Max: 10 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_600 #19
Chemical name
N - Etoxi - 4 - aminobenzoato de etila PEG-25 PABA
Max concentration
10%

Source: ANVISA RDC 600

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PEG-25 PABA in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-aminobenzoate ( / PEG-25 PABA)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-aminobenzoate ( / PEG-25 PABA)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-aminobenzoate ( / PEG-25 PABA)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-aminobenzoate ( / PEG-25 PABA)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-aminobenzoate ( / PEG-25 PABA)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-aminobenzoate ( / PEG-25 PABA)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex VI #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex VI #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex VI #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex VI #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex VI #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex VI #13
Chemical name
Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10%

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 5 #13
Chemical name
Этоксилированный этил 4-аминобензоат (Ethoxylated ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 13)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 5 #13
Chemical name
Этоксилированный этил 4-аминобензоат (Ethoxylated ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 13)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #13
Chemical name
Этоксилированный этил 4-аминобензоат (Ethoxylated ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 13)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 5 #13
Chemical name
Этоксилированный этил 4-аминобензоат (Ethoxylated ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 13)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #13
Chemical name
Этоксилированный этил 4-аминобензоат (Ethoxylated ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate)
CAS
116242-27-4
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 13)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-25 PABA banned in any country?

PEG-25 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 PEG-25 PABA in cosmetics?

PEG-25 PABA is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, 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 PEG-25 PABA in cosmetics?

PEG-25 PABA is regulated in 20 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, 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.