Ethylhexyl Ferulate

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL FERULATE

CAS Number
391900-25-7
Function
Antioxidant; UV Absorber (product protection)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; not an OTC sunscreen active

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Use at 0.5โ€“1% recommended to avoid potential sensitivities. Photostability should be confirmed in formulation. Safety supported by read-across from ferulic acid and ethyl ferulate data.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Ferulate safe in cosmetics?

Use at 0.5โ€“1% recommended to avoid potential sensitivities. Photostability should be confirmed in formulation. Safety supported by read-across from ferulic acid and ethyl ferulate data. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Ferulate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexyl Ferulate allowed in the EU?

Ethylhexyl Ferulate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylhexyl Ferulate do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Ferulate functions as: Antioxidant; UV Absorber (product protection). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 391900-25-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Ferulate?

adequate 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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