Octyl Methoxycinnamate also known as Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate is primarily used as a sun-protection agent that works on UV-B rays of the Sun and prevents skin damage. It is also used in cosmetics and personal care products to keep the other ingredients fresh and effective. It is used in sunscreens and other products like foundations, lip balms, and makeup to block the harmful UV-B rays from the Sun and protect the skin against sunburn and skin cancer.

It also may help the skin to absorb other ingredients. The maximum concentration in ready-for-use products is 7.5% in the United States (U.S.) and 10% in the European Union (E.U.).

Octyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV-B category 1 sunscreen used for OTC sun protection products such as sunscreens, personal care products, sun care, baby sun care, daily skin care, decorative cosmetic with sun protection and broad spectrum UV- B filter. Can be combined with other sunscreens that protect from UVA  rays.

Also known as Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octinoxate, OM-Cinnamate, OM Cinnamatee.

Features and Benefits of octinoxate

1. Protects The Skin From Harmful UV Rays: The primary function of octinoxate is to filter out harmful UV rays and prevent photodamage and photoaging.

 It can:

• Prevent sunburn
• Reduce the risk of skin cancer
• Reduce the risk of premature aging
• Prevent collagen degradation (caused by free radicals)

2. Gives A Thin Consistency To Formulation: Most of us think of sunscreens as being thick, sticky, and not easy to spread (leaving the infamous white ghost-like cast). However, sunscreens with octinoxate usually have a light texture, consistency, and flow, making the product easy to apply.

3. No White Cast: Usually, mineral sunscreens and products with a mix of physical and chemical filters leave a white cast on the skin. However, using octinoxate in sunscreens has minimal chances of leaving a white cast on the skin

CAS NUM: 5466-77-3,83834-59-7

INCI Name: Octyl methoxycinnamate

Country of origin: USA

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