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ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A UVA organic chemical sunscreen filter providing broad-spectrum UV protection, widely used in cosmetic sunscreen formulations.

Ethylhexyl methoxydibenzoylmethane is one of the most widely used UVA filters globally. In the EU, it is approved as a UV filter under Annex VI of Regulation 1223/2009. While generally safe, it can degrade in presence of octinoxate and requires stabilizers. No concentration limit is specified in EU Annex VI beyond general provisions.

Skin benefits

  • Broad-spectrum UVA protection
  • Prevents photoaging
  • Anti-hyperpigmentation protection

Known concerns

  • Can degrade when combined with certain UV filters
  • Requires photostabilization in formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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