Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane
INCI: METHOXYCINNAMIDOPROPYL POLYSILSESQUIOXANE
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane (CAS Not assigned (CosIng lists "–")) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber; SPF booster for other sunscreen actives. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV absorber; SPF booster for other sunscreen actives
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; not an OTC sunscreen monograph active
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Polysilsesquioxane functions as: UV absorber; SPF booster for other sunscreen actives. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng lists "–").
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