Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cinnamate esters as a class can be mild sensitizers; distinct from ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (the common UV filter); no major safety flags in retrieved data. Ester of hydroxycinnamic acid; functions primarily as an emollient and viscosity modifier rather than a UV filter; contributes to skin-feel and formulation rheology
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Hydroxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamate esters as a class can be mild sensitizers; distinct from ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (the common UV filter); no major safety flags in retrieved data. Ester of hydroxycinnamic acid; functions primarily as an emollient and viscosity modifier rather than a UV filter; contributes to skin-feel and formulation rheology The EU classifies Methyl Hydroxycinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Hydroxycinnamate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Hydroxycinnamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Hydroxycinnamate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Hydroxycinnamate functions as: Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning - Emollient, Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from retrieved data (likely methyl ester of a hydroxycinnamic acid isomer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Hydroxycinnamate?
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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