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Is PEG-25 PABA vegetarian?

PEG-25 PABA

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PEG-25 PABA is the polyethylene glycol derivative of PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid), a synthetic compound used in sunscreens as a UVB filter.

Also known as Ethoxylated Ethyl-4-Aminobenzoate
INCI name PEG-25 PABA
CAS number 116242-27-4
CosIng ID 78130
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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