4-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA) home ICD10: L23.9

4-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA)

Formula CAS
C7H7NO2 150-13-0



Background
4-Aminobenzoic acid is an ultaviolet B sunscreen agent. It is also used in the manufacture of local anesthetics, folic acid, and azo dyes. It is used in laboratories as sulfonamide antagonist.

Synonyms
4-Aminobenzoic acid
Chromotrichia factor
Anti-chromotrichia factor
Anticanitie vitamin
Amben
Paraminol
Sunbrella
PAB
PABA
Papacidium
Para-Aminobenzoid acid
Vitamin Bx
Bacterial Vitamin H

Uses
Anesthetics
Azo dyes
Cosmetics
Folic acid
Lipsticks and lip balms
Moisturizers
Nail polish
Oral vitamin supplements
Shampoos and other hair care products
Sunscreens

Cross-Reactions
Para group of compounds

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Marmelzat J, Rapaport MJ. Photodermatitis with PABA. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(3):230-231.
2. Romaguera C, Grimalt F. Dermatitis from PABA and hydroquinone. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(3):226.
3. Dromgoole SH, Maibach HI. Sunscreening agent intolerance: contact and photocontact sensitization and contact urticaria. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990;22(6 Pt 1):1068-1078.
4. Bilsland D, Ferguson J. Contact allergy to sunscreen chemicals in photosensitivity dermatitis/actinic reticuloid syndrome (PD/AR) and polymorphic light eruption (PLE). Contact Dermatitis 1993;29(2):70-73.


Auteur(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam UMC.

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