Is Potassium Methoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium Methoxycinnamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium Methoxycinnamate
INCI: POTASSIUM METHOXYCINNAMATE
Potassium Methoxycinnamate (CAS 86636-96-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber / UV filter (potassium salt of p-methoxycinnamic acid). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
UV absorber / UV filter (potassium salt of p-methoxycinnamic acid)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
potassium (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
InChIKey
OEEUOVDUVFUJCL-KQGICBIGSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not an approved OTC sunscreen active; permitted as general cosmetic ingredient only
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Potassium Methoxycinnamate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Potassium Methoxycinnamate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Methoxycinnamate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Methoxycinnamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Methoxycinnamate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Methoxycinnamate functions as: UV absorber / UV filter (potassium salt of p-methoxycinnamic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86636-96-6.
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