Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Menthyl Anthranilate

INCI: MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE (ALSO KNOWN AS MERADIMATE IN OTC MONOGRAPH TERMINOLOGY)

CAS Number
134-09-8
Function
UV Absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active ingredient at concentrations up to 5% (21 CFR 352, Sunscreen Monograph); currently categorized as "insufficient data" (Category III) under the 2019 proposed sunscreen rule pending further safety evaluation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Photodegradation under UV exposure can generate reactive oxygen species (free radicals); potential phototoxic and photoallergenic effects; some concerns about UVA absorption instability over time. Broad UVA absorber with peak absorption around 336-340 nm; one of the older organic UV filters; often combined with UVB filters for broad-spectrum coverage

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Menthyl Anthranilate safe in cosmetics?

Photodegradation under UV exposure can generate reactive oxygen species (free radicals); potential phototoxic and photoallergenic effects; some concerns about UVA absorption instability over time. Broad UVA absorber with peak absorption around 336-340 nm; one of the older organic UV filters; often combined with UVB filters for broad-spectrum coverage The EU classifies Menthyl Anthranilate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Menthyl Anthranilate allowed in the EU?

Menthyl Anthranilate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Menthyl Anthranilate do in cosmetics?

Menthyl Anthranilate functions as: UV Absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 134-09-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Menthyl Anthranilate?

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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