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Expert Verdict
Critical: ECHA launched 2025 public consultation proposing near-prohibition of octocrylene (threshold ≥0.001%) due to environmental persistence and aquatic toxicity. Potential endocrine disruptor (Group A). If this ingredient is distinct from octocrylene, a full standalone tox dossier is required. Confirm exact identity before proceeding with CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate safe in cosmetics?
Critical: ECHA launched 2025 public consultation proposing near-prohibition of octocrylene (threshold ≥0.001%) due to environmental persistence and aquatic toxicity. Potential endocrine disruptor (Group A). If this ingredient is distinct from octocrylene, a full standalone tox dossier is required. Confirm exact identity before proceeding with CPSR. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate functions as: UV absorber / light stabilizer (UVB range). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng — this is structurally related to but distinct from Octocrylene (2-Ethylhexyl 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, CAS 6197-30-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate?
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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