Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate
What is it?
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is an ultraviolet (UVB) absorbing agent in sunscreens, cosmetic creams, lotions, lipsticks, and sun oils.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your pharmacist or retailer, or contact the company
directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is a UVB-absorbing agent that belongs to a class of chemicals called “cinnamates.” Individuals allergic to ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate may also be allergic to other cinnamates that are used as fragrances or flavoring agents.
Uses:
- Insect repellent
- Skin care products/Cosmetics
- Lipsticks and lip balms
- Lotions
- Moisturizers
- Nail polish
- Shampoos and other hair care products
- Sun oils
- Sunscreens
Other names for ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate:
- 2-Ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate
- 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
- 4-methoxycinnamic acid Octyl Ester
- Escalol 557
- Ethylhexylcinnamate
- Neo Heliopan AV.
- Octyl methoxycinnamate
- Parsol MCX
- Parsol MOX
- Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate
- Octyl methoxycinnamate
- Octinoxate
- (5-Methylheptyl) 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate.
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Other cinnamates
