Octocrylene

FDA approved drugs -> Active ingredient

FDA approved drugs -> Active ingredient

FCS -> FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI)

FCS -> FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications

2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate is a yellow viscous liquid. Insoluble in water. (NTP, 1992)

Liquid

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 2.5% (16 of 645) of reports.

Warning

H410 (42.6%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

P273, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 645 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Chemical: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester

2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 09-03-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/14858

Octocrylene: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

2-ETHYLHEXYL-2-CYANO-3,3-DIPHENYLACRYLATE is an acrylate ester derivative. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

This compound is not very flammable but any fire involving this compound may produce dangerous vapors. You should evacuate the area. All firefighters should wear full-body protective clothing and use self-contained breathing apparatuses. You should extinguish any fires involving this chemical with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, use absorbent paper to pick up liquid spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with toluene followed by washing with a strong soap and water solution. Do no reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)

Octocrylene is an effective oil soluble liquid UV‐B filter. It has excellent dissolving properties for crystalline UV filters. Due to its outstanding photostability it is used as photostabilizer. Conjugated acrylate portion absorbs UVB and short-wave UVA (ultraviolet) rays with wavelengths in the range of 280-320 nm which protects the skin from direct DNA damage. The ethylhexanol portion is a fatty alcohol, which functions as an emollient due to it's hydrophobicity.

Fragrance Ingredients

Cosmetics -> Uv absorber; Uv filter

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester: ACTIVE