Is Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate
INCI: ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate (CAS 71617-10-2 [^1_6]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV filter; UV absorber; light stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 10%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV filter; UV absorber; light stabilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not approved as an OTC sunscreen active under 21 CFR 352; may be used as a non-active cosmetic ingredient at low levels
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate allowed in the EU?
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate do in cosmetics?
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate functions as: UV filter; UV absorber; light stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71617-10-2 [^1_6].
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