# BIS-PABA PORPHYRA 334

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_unii_pc40_mhx87_k
Categories: beauty
Functions: UV filter, Antioxidant, Light stabilizer
Identifier: BIS-PABA PORPHYRA 334

> BIS-PABA PORPHYRA 334: Used in cosmetics as a UV filter, an antioxidant and a light stabiliser. Bis-PABA Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide derivative produced by the reaction of PABA and Porphyra 334. FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance chemical. Compiled from 3 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance chemical.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Bis-PABA Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide derivative produced by the reaction of PABA and Porphyra 334.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/91469
- FDA GSRS UNII (updated 2026-02-26): https://precision.fda.gov/uniisearch/
- openFDA Substance (updated 2026-05-24): https://api.fda.gov/other/substance.json?search=unii:PC40MHX87K

_Assessed by Greenveil._