Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
DEA-Methoxycinnamate is not an approved UV filter in any major jurisdiction, lacks established CAS number, presents potential DEA-related CMR and nitrosamine concerns, and carries risk for photoallergic reactions by analogy with other methoxycinnamates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA‑Methoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
DEA-Methoxycinnamate is not an approved UV filter in any major jurisdiction, lacks established CAS number, presents potential DEA-related CMR and nitrosamine concerns, and carries risk for photoallergic reactions by analogy with other methoxycinnamates. The EU classifies DEA‑Methoxycinnamate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is DEA‑Methoxycinnamate allowed in the EU?
DEA‑Methoxycinnamate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA‑Methoxycinnamate do in cosmetics?
DEA‑Methoxycinnamate functions as: Intended UV filter/UV absorber by analogy with other methoxycinnamates, but not recognised as an approved UV filter in major jurisdictions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No clearly established CAS for a cosmetic UV filter under this name in public databases; CAS not established for CPSR purposes (major data gap)..
What is the Margin of Safety for DEA‑Methoxycinnamate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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