DEA‑Methoxycinnamate

INCI: DEA-METHOXYCINNAMATE

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).
Function
Intended UV filter/UV absorber by analogy with other methoxycinnamates, but not recognised as an approved UV filter in major jurisdictions
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Not among FDA's monograph or GRASE sunscreen actives. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (octinoxate) is recognized, but a DEA salt is not. Use as a UV active would not be compliant with FDA OTC sunscreen regulations.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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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.

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Concern Level: High

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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