ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
- Cosmetics Fine
What is ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE?
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, also called octinoxate, is one of the most common sunscreen filters and absorbs UVB rays. Some of it reaches the bloodstream, and lab studies saw hormone-like activity at much higher doses, but no harm has been shown in people. EU safety experts found a large safety margin, so it's fine for normal use.
What is Yasno’s verdict on ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE?
Yasno’s verdict on ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE allowed in the EU?
EU status of ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE: Permitted as a UV filter in cosmetics (Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Permitted as a UV filter in cosmetics (Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI (entry 12) · Limit: 10%
What else is it called?
- 2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is the ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid.
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex VI, European Union, 2009
- SCCS Opinion on Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EHMC), European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, 2025
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