Diethylaminomethylcoumarin

INCI: DIETHYLAMINOMETHYLCOUMARIN

CAS Number
91-44-1 (7-diethylamino-4-methylcoumarin)
Function
Light stabilizer (UV absorber for product protection)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific 21 CFR prohibition for cosmetic use; FDA does not pre-approve cosmetic ingredients

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity and photoallergenicity must be assessed as this fluorescent compound is activated by UV. Coumarin class is flagged for hepatotoxicity at systemic doses. If used in sun-exposed products, photosafety testing per SCCS/1647/22 is mandatory. Verify absence from any CMR classification updates.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylaminomethylcoumarin safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity and photoallergenicity must be assessed as this fluorescent compound is activated by UV. Coumarin class is flagged for hepatotoxicity at systemic doses. If used in sun-exposed products, photosafety testing per SCCS/1647/22 is mandatory. Verify absence from any CMR classification updates. The EU classifies Diethylaminomethylcoumarin as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Diethylaminomethylcoumarin allowed in the EU?

Diethylaminomethylcoumarin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diethylaminomethylcoumarin do in cosmetics?

Diethylaminomethylcoumarin functions as: Light stabilizer (UV absorber for product protection). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91-44-1 (7-diethylamino-4-methylcoumarin).

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylaminomethylcoumarin?

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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