HOMOSALATE
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester / Homosalate
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
HOMOSALATE
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester / Homosalate
Chemical / IUPAC name
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester / Homosalate
Product type
Face products with the exception of propellent spray products
Maximum concentration
7,34 %
Other restrictions
From 1 January 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 July 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
SCCS opinions
Opinion on Homosalate,OPINION on Homosalate,Scientific Advice on the safety of Homosalate (CAS No 118-56-9, EC No 204-260-8) as a UV-filter in cosmetic products
Identified ingredients
HOMOSALATE
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