Octinoxate Safety Guide
What is Octinoxate? Octinoxate, also known as 2-Ethylhexyl 4-Methoxycinnamate, is a cinnamate ester, a type of organic compound. It has UV-B absorption properties, making is a common ingredient in sunscreen and cosmetic products applied to the skin. Octinoxate has the CAS Number 5466-77-3. Notable Properties of Octinoxate Under normal conditions, octinoxate is a thick liquid which can be clear or pale yellow in color. What Makes Octinoxate Hazardous? Octinoxate has been linked to photoallergic contact dermatitis in some people, with repeated exposure increasing the likelihood of the development of a reaction. The products of octinoxate breaking down when exposed to high heat of other reactive environments can also cause adverse human health reactions. As an organic compound, octinoxate can combust in high heat and release toxic compounds, including but not limited to carbon monoxide. There are also increasing environmental hazard concerns about octinoxate...