PENTYL DIMETHYL PABA

BannedCAS 14779-78-320 regulations across 18 markets

PENTYL DIMETHYL PABA is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Uv Absorber. Also known as CAS 14779-78-3. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
14779-78-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea3
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
Pentyl dimethyl PABA, mixed isomers
CAS
14779-78-3
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #381
Chemical name
4 – dimetilaminobenzoato de amila, misturas de isômeros (padimato A*)
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania4 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M173
Chemical name
Pentyl Dimethyl PABA

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M344
Chemical name
Amyl 4-Dimethylaminobenzoic Acid(Pentyl Dimethyl Paba, Padimate A)
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M587
Chemical name
Amyl 4-Dimethylaminobenzoic Acid
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #565
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #381
Chemical name
Amyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate, mixed isomers (Padimate A (INN))
CAS
14779-78-3

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PENTYL DIMETHYL PABA banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on PENTYL DIMETHYL PABA in cosmetics?

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

Can I use PENTYL DIMETHYL PABA in cosmetics?

PENTYL DIMETHYL PABA is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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.