Is OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE safe in cosmetics?
OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE
OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE (CAS 1558950-52-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
US Notes
Not listed in 21 CFR 352 as an approved OTC sunscreen active. If used as a non-active photostabilizer in cosmetics (not drug products), it falls under general cosmetic ingredient allowance. **For sunscreen drug products, it cannot be used as an active ingredient.**
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Chemical Function
Solvent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE allowed in the EU?
OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE do in cosmetics?
OCTYLDODECYL METHOXYCRYLENE functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1558950-52-9.
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