Is DEA-Methoxycinnamate safe in cosmetics?
DEA-Methoxycinnamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA-Methoxycinnamate
Also known as: EINECS 260-082-0, UNII-1UFJ6AS9NX
INCI: DEA-METHOXYCINNAMATE
DEA-Methoxycinnamate (CAS 56265-46-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber / UV filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV absorber / UV filter
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethanol;(E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
InChIKey
YEAYGXLRPMKZBP-KQGICBIGSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; DEA salts cleared by CIR with the nitrosamine caveat
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA-Methoxycinnamate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
UV stabilizer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA-Methoxycinnamate.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 260-082-0
UNII-1UFJ6AS9NX
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Methoxycinnamate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Methoxycinnamate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Methoxycinnamate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Methoxycinnamate functions as: UV absorber / UV filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56265-46-4.
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