Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether

INCI: DI-METHOXYCINNAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE ETHER

CAS Number
Not published in major databases
Function
Hair conditioning agent; UV absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR. If marketed as UV filter/sunscreen active in the US, it would require OTC monograph listing โ€” not currently listed.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cinnamate derivatives have documented photoallergy and photosensitization potential. The methoxy-cinnamate moiety is structurally related to octinoxate, which carries endocrine disruption concerns. Regulatory ambiguity exists: if the UV-absorber function is primary, EU Annex VI listing would be mandatory. Minimal public safety data necessitates dedicated toxicological package or robust read-across for CPSR.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether safe in cosmetics?

Cinnamate derivatives have documented photoallergy and photosensitization potential. The methoxy-cinnamate moiety is structurally related to octinoxate, which carries endocrine disruption concerns. Regulatory ambiguity exists: if the UV-absorber function is primary, EU Annex VI listing would be mandatory. Minimal public safety data necessitates dedicated toxicological package or robust read-across for CPSR. The EU classifies Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether allowed in the EU?

Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether do in cosmetics?

Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether functions as: Hair conditioning agent; UV absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not published in major databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Di-Methoxycinnamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Chloride Ether?

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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