Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate

INCI: METHYL DECYLIDENEAMINOBENZOATE

CAS Number
Limited verified public data available for this specific INCI entry.
Function
Likely UV absorption / UV filtering (aminobenzoate derivatives are a well-known class of organic UV filters).
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not among the 16 FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active ingredients. If used, would require substantiation under drug monograph or cosmetic ingredient safety standards.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Aminobenzoate derivatives (e.g., PABA esters) have documented photosensitization and photoallergy risks. This class has been largely phased out in modern sunscreen formulations.. Data gap - this ingredient has very limited publicly accessible safety and regulatory documentation. Verification through CosIng, SCCS opinions, or direct RIFM/IFRA data is strongly recommended before formulation use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Aminobenzoate derivatives (e.g., PABA esters) have documented photosensitization and photoallergy risks. This class has been largely phased out in modern sunscreen formulations.. Data gap - this ingredient has very limited publicly accessible safety and regulatory documentation. Verification through CosIng, SCCS opinions, or direct RIFM/IFRA data is strongly recommended before formulation use. The EU classifies Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate allowed in the EU?

Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate functions as: Likely UV absorption / UV filtering (aminobenzoate derivatives are a well-known class of organic UV filters).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Limited verified public data available for this specific INCI entry..

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Decylideneaminobenzoate?

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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