Is Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate
INCI: HEXYLETHYLIDENEAMINO-BENZOATE
Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate (CAS Not readily available in public databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber (Schiff-base benzoate structure). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV absorber (Schiff-base benzoate structure)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not listed in 21 CFR 352 (OTC sunscreen monograph); not permitted as an active sunscreen ingredient in the US.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Hexylethylideneamino-Benzoate functions as: UV absorber (Schiff-base benzoate structure). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available in public databases.
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