Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol

INCI: METHOXYCINNAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINOBENZAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHICONOL

CAS Number
Not publicly established
Function
Hair conditioning; UV absorber (dual chromophore: methoxycinnamoyl + dimethylaminobenzamido = UV-B + UV-A coverage); silicone-based film former
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; not an OTC sunscreen monograph active

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minimal to no published safety data. Contains DABA (dimethylaminobenzoic acid) moiety โ€” PABA-derivative concerns may apply (photoallergy, contact sensitization historically associated with PABA class). Bespoke testing mandatory for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol safe in cosmetics?

Minimal to no published safety data. Contains DABA (dimethylaminobenzoic acid) moiety โ€” PABA-derivative concerns may apply (photoallergy, contact sensitization historically associated with PABA class). Bespoke testing mandatory for CPSR. The EU classifies Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol allowed in the EU?

Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol do in cosmetics?

Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol functions as: Hair conditioning; UV absorber (dual chromophore: methoxycinnamoyl + dimethylaminobenzamido = UV-B + UV-A coverage); silicone-based film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly established.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxycinnamidopropyl Dimethylaminobenzamidopropyl Dimethiconol?

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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