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Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87) - Submission I

Final Opinion

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Publication date
14 July 2017
Author
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)

Description

WG on Cosmetic Ingredients
SCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, L. Celleno, Q. Chaudhry, P. Coenraads (Chairperson), M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, C.L. Galli, B. Granum, E. Panteri (Rapporteur), V. Rogiers, C. Rousselle, M. Stępnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven
Former SCCS member: J. Duus-Johansen
Contact: SANTE-C2-SCCSatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (SANTE-C2-SCCS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
On request from: European Commission
SCCS Number: SCCS/1587/17
Adopted on: 14 July 2017

Conclusion of the opinion:

In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87), safe when used as UV-filter in cosmetic products up to a maximum concentration of 5%?

Based on the data provided, the SCCS is of the opinion that genotoxic potential of Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87) cannot be excluded. Therefore, the SCCS cannot conclude on the safety of S87. More evidence is needed to exclude the genotoxicity concern regarding S87.

Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87) in cosmetic products?

On the basis of the studies provided, skin and eye irritation potential of the test item cannot be excluded. Dermal penetration data using 5% of the test material should also be provided.

Keywords:

SCCS, scientific opinion, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87), UV-filter, Regulation 1223/2009, CAS 1419401-88-9, EC 700-860-3

Opinion to be cited as:

SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (S87) - Submission I, preliminary version of 7 March 2017, final version of 14 July 2017, SCCS/1587/17.

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