Octinoxate

The Basics On Octinoxate

What is Octinoxate?

Also known as octyl methoxycinnamate and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate.

What are other names for Octinoxate?

2-ETHYLHEXYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, 2-ETHYLHEXYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENY L)-, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER P-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, 2-ETHYLHEXYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, 2-ETHYLHEXYL-4-METHOXYCINNAMATE, 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENY L)-, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER;2-ETHYLHEXYL-P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, 2PROPENOIC ACID, 3(4METHOXYPHENYL), 2ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENY L)- 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, AI3-05710, CCRIS 6200, EINECS 226-775-7, ESCALOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, NEO HELIOPAN, NSC 26466, OCTINOXATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, OMC, P-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, and PARSOL MOX

What is Octinoxate used for?

Octinoxate is in a class of chemicals made by mixing an organic acid with an alcohol. In this case, sulfuric acid and methanol combined make octinoxate. This chemical was first produced in the 1950s to filter out UV-B rays from the sun. That means it can help shield your skin from sunburn and skin cancer

How Octinoxate is classified

Sunscreen Actives

Recommendations for using Octinoxate during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Octinoxate During Pregnancy

What we know about using Octinoxate while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Octinoxate from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Octinoxate

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF