Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not approved as UV filter in EU or US; cinnamate-class photosensitization risk; insufficient published toxicological dossier
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Methoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Not approved as UV filter in EU or US; cinnamate-class photosensitization risk; insufficient published toxicological dossier The EU classifies Potassium Methoxycinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Methoxycinnamate?
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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