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Description :
PABA is a frequently used chemical UV filter that absorbs UVB rays.
Sources of Exposure: Sunscreens and skin care products with SPF
Health Impacts: PABA increases cell proliferation in cancer cells and exhibits estrogenic activity.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: PABA (Accessed December 2020) Schlumpf, M. et al., 2001Kunz, P.Y. et al., 2006