Is Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (CAS Verify via CosIng — structurally related to Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CAS 70356-09-1) but the "ethylhexyl" ester is a distinct INCI entry) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV filter / UV absorber (UVA range). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Verify via CosIng — structurally related to Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CAS 70356-09-1) but the "ethylhexyl" ester is a distinct INCI entry
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Function
UV filter / UV absorber (UVA range)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Avobenzone is an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen monograph active (max 3%, 21 CFR 352). The ethylhexyl variant may not have separate monograph approval — verify with FDA OTC monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane functions as: UV filter / UV absorber (UVA range). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng — structurally related to Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CAS 70356-09-1) but the "ethylhexyl" ester is a distinct INCI entry.
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