Watch-out database → Detailed ingredient information:
CAS Nr.
6197-30-4
Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?
Yes
Entries
VI/10
Other observations
– Identified as potential endocrine disruptor – Group A
| Date of update | Deadline | Content of update | Reference | Source | Obelis articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2022 | 28/01/2023 - 28/07/2023 | Octocrylene will be allowed as an UV filter: (1) up to 9% in propellent spray products; (2) up to 10% in other products. | Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1176 | EC | Expected new restrictions for the UV filters Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene |
| 30-31/03/2021 | No timeline applicable for now | POTENTIAL ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR - SCCS Final opinion: Octocrylene is safe at concentrations of up to 10% when used individually or together as a UV-filter in cosmetic products, i.e. in sunscreen cream/lotion, sunscreen pump spray, face cream, hand cream and lipstick. However, the use in sunscreen propellant spray is considered safe when its concentration does not exceed 9% when used together with face cream, hand cream and lipstick containing 10% Octocrylene. | SCCS Final Opinion 1627/21 | SCCS |