aToxiq rating: Avoid — Flagged Avoid
Ingredient science card

Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate)

Concern
Chemical Sunscreen Filter / Thyroid & Reproductive Axis Disruptor
Category
Skincare & Personal Care
CAS
5466-77-3
Also listed as
OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, OMC, EUSOLEX 2292, octinoxate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, méthoxycinnamate d’octyle
Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

Disrupts thyroid hormone T3/T4 production and pituitary signaling pathways, leading to lowered cellular energy metabolism.

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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