Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate

INCI: GLYCERYL ETHYLHEXANOATE DIMETHOXYCINNAMATE

CAS Number
Not widely published
Function
UV absorber / UV filter
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Restricted — UV-active ingredients must be listed in 21 CFR 352.10 (OTC Sunscreen monograph) or approved via NDA. This specific ester is not monograph-listed.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Endocrine disruption concerns documented for cinnamate-class filters with estrogenic activity in vitro; phototoxicity and photoallergy potential; must comply with positive-list requirements in both EU and US; limited dedicated toxicological data on this specific glyceryl conjugate.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?

Endocrine disruption concerns documented for cinnamate-class filters with estrogenic activity in vitro; phototoxicity and photoallergy potential; must comply with positive-list requirements in both EU and US; limited dedicated toxicological data on this specific glyceryl conjugate. The EU classifies Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate allowed in the EU?

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate functions as: UV absorber / UV filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate Dimethoxycinnamate?

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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