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DEA-METHOXYCINNAMATE

CAS 56265-46-4 Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A diethanolamine-based methoxycinnamate UV absorber. DEA chemistry brings nitrosamine-formation concerns and EU restrictions; this material is not on the EU permitted UV-filter list — best avoided.

Function

UV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • No safe-use claim recommended

Known concerns

  • DEA nitrosamine-formation risk
  • Not on EU permitted UV-filter list
  • Potential endocrine concerns of cinnamate filters
  • Skin sensitisation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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