Octinoxate
Avoid
UV filter/absorber
Also Known As
Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, OMC
CAS Number
5466-77-3
What It Does
UVB sunscreen filter
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
Research suggests endocrine activity in laboratory studies. Readily absorbed through skin. Environmental concerns for coral reefs have led to bans in some jurisdictions.
Evidence Level
Strong
Sources
- SCCS, FDA, ECHA, NOAA, PubMed