Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate

INCI: DIISOPROPYL ETHYL CINNAMATE

Function
UV Absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed on FDA OTC Sunscreen Monograph; cannot be used as a sunscreen active without NDA/TEA pathway

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate is a UV absorber without EU Annex VI confirmation as a standalone filter, no SCCS opinion, no published dermal absorption data, and no validated sensitization studies; cinnamates as a class are recognized contact allergens.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

uv-absorber cinnamate no-sccs-opinion no-annex-vi data-gap regulatory-uncertainty contact-allergen-class

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?

Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate is a UV absorber without EU Annex VI confirmation as a standalone filter, no SCCS opinion, no published dermal absorption data, and no validated sensitization studies; cinnamates as a class are recognized contact allergens. The EU classifies Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate allowed in the EU?

Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate do in cosmetics?

Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate functions as: UV Absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diisopropyl Ethyl Cinnamate?

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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