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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Octinoxate
sunscreen EU restricted
A chemical UVB filter with endocrine disruption concerns. Banned in Hawaii and Palau for coral reef damage. Being phased out in favour of newer, safer filters.
Benefits
UVB protection, lightweight, cosmetically elegant
Risks & concerns
Endocrine disruptor (estrogenic). Coral reef damage. Photo-unstable. Banned in Hawaii/Palau.
Avoid if
Sensitive skin
Technical details
- INCI name
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- CAS Number
- 5466-77-3
- Category
- sunscreen
- Comedogenic rating
- 0/5
- Also known as
- ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, omi, parsol mcx