2-ethoxyethyl-4-methoxycinnamate (Cinoxate) (RECOMMENDED: Fragrance allergens NOT removed)
What is it?
2-Ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate is an ultraviolet-B absorbing agent in sunscreens and cosmetic creams, lotions, lipsticks, sun oils, etc.
How can I avoid it?
You should avoid any contact with this substance. Avoidance requires reading labels, package inserts, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and, on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Cosmetics
- Creams
- Lipsticks and lip balms
- Lotions
- Moisturizers
- Nail polish
- Shampoos and other hair care products
- Sun oils
- Sunscreens
Other names for 2-ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate:
- 2-Ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate
- 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
- 4-methoxycinnamic acid Octyl Ester
- Escalol 557
- Ethylhexylcinnamate
- Eusolex 6007
- Neo Heliopan AV.
- Octyl methoxycinnamate
- Parsol MCX
- Parsol MOX
- Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate
- Octyl methoxycinnamate
- Octinoxate
- Givaudan
- (5-Methylheptyl) 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate.
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- 2-Ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate is a UVB absorbing agent that belongs to the “cinnamates.” Cross-reaction to other cinnamates that are used as fragrances or flavoring agents, is possible.
