Enzacamene

INCI: ENZACAMENE

CAS Number
None
Function
UV Filter
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not an FDA-approved UV filter ingredient for OTC sunscreen use in the US. Was used in some EU and international sunscreen products. EU ban May 1, 2025 eliminates last significant market for this ingredient.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Confirmed endocrine disruptor with estrogenic and thyroid-disrupting activity at doses achievable through cosmetic use. EU prohibited effective May 1, 2025 (moved from Annex VI to Annex II). Significant dermal absorption and bioaccumulation documented; never approved by FDA.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu-prohibited-2025 annex-ii-banned confirmed-edc thyroid-disruptor estrogenic uv-filter systemic-absorption bioaccumulation sccs-assessed ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enzacamene safe in cosmetics?

Confirmed endocrine disruptor with estrogenic and thyroid-disrupting activity at doses achievable through cosmetic use. EU prohibited effective May 1, 2025 (moved from Annex VI to Annex II). Significant dermal absorption and bioaccumulation documented; never approved by FDA. The EU classifies Enzacamene as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Enzacamene allowed in the EU?

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

What does Enzacamene do in cosmetics?

Enzacamene functions as: UV Filter. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: None.

What is the Margin of Safety for Enzacamene?

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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