Octocrylene
⚠ EU RestrictedAlso known as: Octocryl ene
Identification
CAS Number 6197-30-4
EINECS / EC 228-250-8
CosIng Ref 35585
Chemical Name 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylprop-2-enoate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C24H27NO2
Mol. Weight 361.5 g/mol
InChIKey FMJSMJQBSVNSBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function UV Filter
Secondary Functions UV ABSORBER; UV FILTER
Origin Synthetic
Category UV Filters
Manufacturer AAK (AAKO B.V.)
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 10%
Max Rinse-off 10%
Restrictions Max 10%
Conditions of Use Max 10% in sunscreen products (as acid). Spray sunscreens: ensure even distribution.
Mandatory Warning Contains Octocrylene.
SCCS Opinion View SCCS opinion →
Safety Profile
3 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 2/5
Low-moderate risk — use caution if acne-prone
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ~ Use Caution
Sensitive Skin ~ Low Risk
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) SCCS/1627/21
Sensitization Weak
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 0.5%
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 1.2 / 4.0
Source SCCS Opinion ↗
Formulation Guidelines
Solubility Insoluble.
Benefits UVB protection; stabilizes other UV filters
Suppliers & Documents
AAK (AAKO B.V.) 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Cosmer Kimya 🇹🇷 Turkey
Safic Alkan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Documents