Is Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL PHENYLCYANOCROTONATE
Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate (CAS Verify via CosIng — this is structurally related to but distinct from Octocrylene (2-Ethylhexyl 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, CAS 6197-30-4)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber / light stabilizer (UVB range). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 10%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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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)
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Function
UV absorber / light stabilizer (UVB range)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Octocrylene is FDA OTC monograph active (max 10%, 21 CFR 352). If this is a distinct substance, monograph status is not established.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylhexyl Phenylcyanocrotonate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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