CINOXATE
Official label name (INCI name, EU glossary of cosmetic ingredient names), No 6572
- No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation
CINOXATE: no specific rule of the EU Cosmetics Regulation names it. It is neither prohibited nor restricted there, and it is on none of its lists of colorants, preservatives or UV filters.
In plain words
What it is used for
Functions declared by manufacturers:
UV absorber: protects the cosmetic product from the effects of UV light.
What the rules say
No EU rule targets this ingredient specifically. It remains subject to the general rule: every product must undergo a safety assessment before it is sold (Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009), under the manufacturer's responsibility.
The text of the annexes
No specific rule of the EU Cosmetics Regulation names this ingredient: it is on none of its lists (prohibited, restricted, colorants, preservatives, UV filters). It may be used under the responsibility of the manufacturer, who must ensure the product is safe.
Identity
- CosIng identifier
- 32854
- CAS (according to CosIng)
- 104-28-9
- EC (according to CosIng)
- 203-191-0
- Declared functions
- UV absorber
- Wikidata
- Q2319112
- PubChem
- 5373773
- ECHA InfoCard
- 100.002.901
- InChIKey
- CMDKPGRTAQVGFQ-RMKNXTFCSA-N
Elsewhere in the world
Information on other jurisdictions. What is covered, and what is not yet.
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation
Switzerland
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 applies in Switzerland (Article 54 of the Ordinance on Foodstuffs and Utility Articles).
United States, federal rules
None of the integrated sections of the federal code (21 CFR 700.11 to 700.27 and 250.250) targets this name. The FDA does not publish a list of allowed ingredients.
Japan
- Allowed under conditions: シノキサート (Cinoxate)
Annex 4-2 (allowed UV filters), entry 5, page 10. Conditions (source text, in Japanese): [sous-liste] 2 化粧品の種類により配合の制限がある成分(注1) | 100ｇ中の最大配合量（ｇ） / 粘膜に使用されることがない化粧品のうち洗い流すもの: ○ | 100ｇ中の最大配合量（ｇ） / 粘膜に使用されることがない化粧品のうち洗い流さないもの: 5.0 | 100ｇ中の最大配合量（ｇ） / 粘膜に使用されることがある化粧品: 5.0 | (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。
South Korea
- Restricted: 시녹세이트 (CINOXATE)
별표 2, 자외선 차단성분 (UV filters), entry 16, page 16. Limit: 5%.
Australia
- Active ingredient allowed in sunscreens: CINOXATE
Permissible Ingredients Determination (No. 3) 2026, sunscreen actives, entry 1402, page 111. Thresholds cited: must not be more than 6%. Conditions (source text): Purpose: A | Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. | The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 6%. | When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label: | - (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and | - (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).
Brazil
- Allowed under conditions: 4 – Metoxicinamato de 2 – etoxietila CINOXATE (CINOXATE)
RDC 600/2022, Anexo (allowed UV filters), entry 6, page 2. Limit: 3%.
Glossary: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175. Page updated on 21 October 2026.