Korean: 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트 · CAS 5466-77-3 · Functions: light stabilizer, uv absorber, uv filter
Approved UV filter MFDS restricted ingredients (UV filter)
Maximum: 7.50%
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 7.50%
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Approved UV filter Annex VI/12
Maximum: 10%
Source: EU CosIng — Annex VI · checked Oct 17, 2026
Approved UV filter M020.10
Maximum: 7.5%
Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states HI-ACT104
Conditions: Hawaii: Act 104, SLH 2018 (SB 2571) · HRS §342D-21 · In force since 2021-01-01 · in sunscreens (not face cosmetics), without prescription
Source: Hawaii — Act 104, SLH 2018 (SB 2571) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states VI-ACT8185
Conditions: U.S. Virgin Islands: Act No. 8185 (2019) · 27 V.I.C. §305h · In force since 2020-03-30 · sunscreen products; also import and use
Source: U.S. Virgin Islands — Act No. 8185 (2019) · checked Oct 17, 2026
This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.
How Octinoxate is treated in 7 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 10% |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 10% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 10% |
| JP Japan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): （注1）空欄は、配合してはならないことを示し、○印は、配合の上限がないことを示す。 * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내는 화장품 -Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away)】 : 20 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내지 않는 화장품 - Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away)】 : 20 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하는 화장품 - Cosmetics... |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 用途(용도) : 防曬劑 (자외선차단제) * 배합한도 : 10% |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : ≤ 7.5% |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 10% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 10% |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 10% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 10% |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트 Octinoxate
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved UV filter” (EU CosIng — Annex VI). The maximum allowed is 10%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Approved UV filter” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 7.50%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (Hawaii — Act 104, SLH 2018 (SB 2571)). The same records also list it as: Approved UV filter.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: light stabilizer, uv absorber, uv filter.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트.
24+ products we checked list it, for example Unleashia A by Unleashia Bae Bae Blue Cushion, Pyunkang Yul Airy Protection Sun Stick 17g, Chasin' Rabbits All About Glow Cover Cream 35g.
CAS 5466-77-3 (from official records).