Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Structural analogue of octocrylene with potential endocrine-disrupting properties (inconclusive); benzophenone as degradation impurity must be monitored; must not be marketed as a UV filter for skin protection without Annex VI listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Etocrylene safe in cosmetics?
Structural analogue of octocrylene with potential endocrine-disrupting properties (inconclusive); benzophenone as degradation impurity must be monitored; must not be marketed as a UV filter for skin protection without Annex VI listing. The EU classifies Etocrylene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Etocrylene allowed in the EU?
Etocrylene EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Etocrylene do in cosmetics?
Etocrylene functions as: UV absorber (product photo-stabilizer, not a skin sunscreen active in EU Annex VI). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5232-99-0 [^1_7].
What is the Margin of Safety for Etocrylene?
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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