2-ethoxyethyl-4-methoxycinnamate (Cinoxate) (RECOMMENDED: Fragrance allergens NOT removed) Ingredient Allergy Safety Information

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.