INCI name

N-ETHYL-3-NITRO PABA

Hair dyeingUV absorberBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

Hair dyeing
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.
UV absorber
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

EU regulation

EU · Annex II, entry 12904-Ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid (N-Ethyl-3-Nitro PABA) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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