Is MCE (S87) safe in cosmetics?
MCE (S87) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
MCE (S87)
Also known as: Acetic acid, 2-cyano-2-[3-[(3-methoxypropyl)amino]-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene]-, 2-ethoxyethyl ester, (2Z)-, 2-ethoxyethyl 2-cyano-2-[(1Z)-3-[(3-methoxypropyl)amino]cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate, EC No.: 700-860-3
INCI: METHOXYPROPYLAMINO CYCLOHEXENYLIDENE ETHOXYETHYLCYANOACETATE
MCE (S87) (CAS 1419401-88-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Insufficient data. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 3%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Insufficient data
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-ethoxyethyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-[3-(3-methoxypropylamino)cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate
InChIKey
NPNDSRGIZUPLNP-PEZBUJJGSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
3%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MCE (S87).
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Safety Assessment Under Re-Verification
A margin-of-safety result previously shown for MCE (S87) has been withdrawn pending re-verification. We don't display safety verdicts we can't fully substantiate from the primary SCCS source — so this entry is being re-checked rather than shown unverified.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex VI — Permitted UV Filters
Max: 3%
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
KR Korea MFDS Annex 2 (Restricted)
Category: UV Filter. Max: 3%.
SA Saudi SFDA (VI - UV Filters)
Max: 0.03.
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted UV Filter · max 0.03
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR | permitted_uv_filter | 3 | Sunscreen products |
Expanded Dermal Absorption Data
Cross-database dermal penetration: EPA Dryad physics-based, Roberts Mendeley permeation, and SCCS-aggregated measured values.
Aggregated DA Values (1 records across 5 sources)
| Type | DA % | Method | Skin Model | SCCS Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| measured_sccs_opinion | 2.65% | - | - | SCCS/1605/19 |
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for MCE (S87) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
SCCS Review
Dermal Absorption
View details ->| Absorption % | Method | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2.65% | SCCS opinion extraction | - |
Known Synonyms
Acetic acid, 2-cyano-2-[3-[(3-methoxypropyl)amino]-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene]-, 2-ethoxyethyl ester, (2Z)-
2-ethoxyethyl 2-cyano-2-[(1Z)-3-[(3-methoxypropyl)amino]cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate
EC No.: 700-860-3
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCE (S87) allowed in the EU?
MCE (S87) EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MCE (S87) do in cosmetics?
MCE (S87) functions as: Insufficient data. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1419401-88-9.
Is MCE (S87) used outside cosmetics?
MCE (S87) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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