The European Commission approved the use of Methoxypropylamino Cyclohenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (CAS number 1419401-88-9) as UV filter, following the conclusions of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS/1605/19). To the best of our knowledge, this new ingredient is a promising UVA Filter with a λmax of 385 nm.
The Commission Regulation EU No 2020/1684, adds Methoxypropylamino Cyclohenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate to the annex VI of the EU Cosmetics Regulation N° 1223/2009, under entry 32, with the below conditions of use:
- Maximum concentration of 3% (in all product categories)
- Not to be used in application that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
- Do not use with nitrosating agents – maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg
- Keep in nitrite-free containers
This Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1684, entered into force on December 3rd, 2020.
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Best regards,
Author: Ms. Stéphanie Annet, EU Regulatory Supervisor
