ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE

RestrictedCAS 5466-77-321 regulations across 21 markets

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Light Stabilizer. Also known as CAS 5466-77-3. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
5466-77-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10 %
Conditions of use
Max: 10 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_600 #11
Chemical name
4 - Metoxicinamato de 2 - etilhexila ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
Max concentration
10%

Source: ANVISA RDC 600

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M970
Chemical name
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 7.50%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #12
Chemical name
Octyl methoxycinnamate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #12
Chemical name
Octyl methoxycinnamate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #12
Chemical name
Octyl methoxycinnamate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #12
Chemical name
Octyl methoxycinnamate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #12
Chemical name
Octyl methoxycinnamate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #12
Chemical name
Octyl methoxycinnamate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

QatarRestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

OmanRestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex VI #12
Chemical name
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10%

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 5 #12
Chemical name
Этилгексил 4-метоксициннамат/октиноксат (2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate)
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 12)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 5 #12
Chemical name
Этилгексил 4-метоксициннамат/октиноксат (2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate)
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 12)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #12
Chemical name
Этилгексил 4-метоксициннамат/октиноксат (2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate)
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 12)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 5 #12
Chemical name
Этилгексил 4-метоксициннамат/октиноксат (2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate)
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 12)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #12
Chemical name
Этилгексил 4-метоксициннамат/октиноксат (2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate)
CAS
5466-77-3
Max concentration
10 процентов

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 12)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE banned in any country?

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE in cosmetics?

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE in cosmetics?

ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE is regulated in 21 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.