Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate)

Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an OTC drug review of Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (also called Octyl Methoxycinnamate) and approved the use of this ingredient as an active ingredient in sunscreen products up to a concentration of 7.5%. When used as an active ingredient in an OTC sunscreen product, this ingredient will be listed on the label as Octinoxate. 

CAS: 5466-77-3

Function: UV filter/UV absorber.

Source: Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Cosmetic Ingredients: - their use, safety and toxicology (Dweck Books 5) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.