Is Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate
INCI: ASCORBYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate (CAS Not identified in available databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber and antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV absorber and antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not FDA-listed as an approved OTC sunscreen active; no CIR review
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate allowed in the EU?
Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate do in cosmetics?
Ascorbyl Methoxycinnamate functions as: UV absorber and antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not identified in available databases.
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