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ETHYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

CAS 99880-64-5
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Ethyl Methoxycinnamate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Ethyl methoxycinnamate is an organic UV-filter ester providing UVA protection in sunscreen and skincare formulations. Its cinnamate structure offers moderate photostability, though cinnamate esters have raised some skin penetration concerns in recent EU scientific assessments. Permitted in EU cosmetics at specific concentrations with ongoing safety monitoring.

Skin benefits

  • UVA photoprotection
  • Free radical scavenging under UV exposure

Known concerns

  • Moderate skin penetration concern (EU SCCS under review)
  • UVFilter with ongoing safety monitoring
  • Potential for trans-epidermal absorption

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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