Synonym(s)
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, potassium salt; CAS number: 86636-96-6
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Potassium' means the alkali metal potassium, 'methoxycinnamate' means salts/esters of methoxy-cinnamic acid. Potassium methoxycinnamate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a UV filter (filters certain UV rays from sunlight).
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The framework conditions for UV filters that may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) Annex VI.
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