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Is Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA vegetarian?

Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA

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Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA, also known as padimate O, is a synthetic ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and dimethyl para-aminobenzoic acid used as a UVB-absorbing sunscreen agent.

Also known as 2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, Padimate O, Padimate O (USAN:BAN), padimate-O
INCI name Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA
CAS number 21245-02-3
EC number 244-289-3
CosIng ID 33875
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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