Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contact allergy risk due to cinnamate cross-reactivity; potential photoinstability under prolonged UV exposure reducing efficacy. Not FDA-approved as sunscreen active in the US. Requires concentration compliance and labeling per EU Annex VI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Contact allergy risk due to cinnamate cross-reactivity; potential photoinstability under prolonged UV exposure reducing efficacy. Not FDA-approved as sunscreen active in the US. Requires concentration compliance and labeling per EU Annex VI. The EU classifies Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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].
What is the Margin of Safety for Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate?
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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