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ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

CAS 5466-77-3/83834-59-7 (trans-) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An organic UVB sunscreen filter (octinoxate). Effective and EU-approved up to 10%, but endocrine-disruption signals and coral-reef toxicity have led to bans in some regions.

Function

LIGHT STABILIZERUV ABSORBERUV FILTER

Skin benefits

  • Effective UVB filter
  • Photostable when paired with quenchers
  • Easy to formulate
  • Approved in EU up to 10%

Known concerns

  • Endocrine disruption signals in animal studies
  • Coral-reef harm — banned in Hawaii/Palau
  • Possible hormone-related effects
  • SCCS reduced safe limit consideration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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