"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: Octocrileno, Octocrilenă, Octocryleen, Octocrylen, Octocrylène, Oktokrilen, Oktokrilén, Oktokrylen, Oktokrylén, Ottocrilene, Октокрилен, אוקטוקרילן, أوكتوكريلين, オクトクリレン, 옥토크릴렌
- INCI name: OCTOCRYLENE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 228-250-8
- Classification: Suspected endocrine disruptor, UV chemical filter, Regulated
Namely
Octocrylene is a synthetic UVB filter. It absorbs UVB radiation (from 280 to 320 nm). It is suspected of being an endocrine disruptor for humans and aquatic life. It is notably responsible for the phenomenon of coral reef bleaching.
Restriction in Europe:
VI/10
The maximum concentrations authorized in cosmetics are as follows:
a) Products in aerosol form: 9%
b) Other products: 10%
The maximum concentrations authorized in cosmetics are as follows:
a) Products in aerosol form: 9%
b) Other products: 10%
Its functions (INCI)
- Stabilising : Improves ingredients or stability of the formula and shelf life
- Uv absorber : Protects the cosmetic product from UV-light effects
- Uv filter : Filters certain UV rays to protect the skin or hair from the harmful effects of these rays.
This ingredient is present in 1.93% of cosmetics.
