ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE
Ultraviolet Light Absorber; UV ABSORBER; UV FILTER
Also listed as
ISOAMYL p-METHOXYCINNAMATE, AMILOXATE; ISOAMYL 2- (4-METHOXYPHENYL) -2-PROPENOATE; ISOPENTYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE; 3- (4-METHOXYPHENYL) -2-PROPENOIC ACID, ISOAMYL ESTER; 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 2- (4-METHOXYPHENYL) -, 2-METHYLBUTYL ESTER; ISOAMYL ESTER 3- (4-METHOXYPHENYL) -2-PROPENOIC ACID; 2-METHYLBUTYL ESTER 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 2- (4-METHOXYPHENYL) -; 2- (4-METHOXYPHENYL) - 2-METHYLBUTYL ESTER 2-PROPENOIC ACID; 2PROPENOIC ACID, 3 (4METHOXYPHENYL) , 3METHYLBUTYL ESTER; ISOPENTYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE; 3-METHYLBUTYL 3- (4-METHOXYPHENYL) -2-PROPENOATE
Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| This ingredient: | |
 | Cancer |
 | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Contamination concerns |
| Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps |
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See products containing ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE | |
About ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE: Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate is the ester of isoamyl alcohol and p-methoxycinnamic acid. Itconforms generally to the formula:
ingredient UV blocking strength
| possible* sunscreen concentrations |
UV blocking strength |
|
1.0% |
| |
5.0% |
| |
10.0% |
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* Skin Deep does not have any concentration information for this ingredient in products. The concentrations shown are only for illustrative purposes.
ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE has reported used in the following product types: bar soap (2); hair spray (1)
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 | |
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Data gaps
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ||
| 5 studies on toxicity in PubMed see search results -> | PubMed |
Ecotoxicology
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not suspected to be persistent | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | |
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Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-, 3-METHYLBUTYL ESTER | •This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. |
| RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 | ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE | • reproductive - Fetotoxicity (rat TDLo) • broad systemic - Broad systemic toxicity (rat LD50) |
references
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry. |
| RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 | RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- 30,803,1992 |
"RTECS®" is a United States trademark owned and licensed under authority of the U.S. Government, by and through MDL Information Systems, Inc.
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