Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCRYLENE

CAS Number
849670-01-3 (assessed by Australian NICNAS)
Function
UV stabilizer / photostabilizer (prevents degradation of UV filters — not itself a UV filter)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active; permitted as a cosmetic ingredient (non-active stabilizer role)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

UV stabilizer that enhances photostability of sunscreen formulations; permitted in both EU and US with adequate safety margin.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene safe in cosmetics?

UV stabilizer that enhances photostability of sunscreen formulations; permitted in both EU and US with adequate safety margin. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene functions as: UV stabilizer / photostabilizer (prevents degradation of UV filters — not itself a UV filter). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 849670-01-3 (assessed by Australian NICNAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene?

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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