Common Name(s): Abil uv-protect,novel photostabiliser

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides dual uvb filtration and avobenzone photostabilisation as next-generation octocrylene alternative.

Why It's Used: Octocrylene replacement — ethylhexyl methoxycrylene provides functionally equivalent avobenzone photostabilisation and uvb filtration to octocrylene with potential improved environmental profile, developed as the reef-concern and penetration concern alternative to octocrylene.

How It Works: Novel cyano-acrylate uv filter with methoxy substituent: improved environmental profile vs octocrylene. uvb filtration + avobenzone triplet quenching (photostabilisation). designed as functionally equivalent octocrylene replacement. regulatory status: approved in some markets, applications pending globally.

Typically Found In: Next-generation reef-conscious sunscreens,avobenzone photostabilised formulas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: Varies by market approval

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene's development as an octocrylene replacement illustrates proactive ingredient innovation driven by anticipated regulatory pressure: sunscreen manufacturers identified octocrylene's reef toxicity and accumulation concerns before regulatory action, developing structural analogs with improved environmental profiles. this anticipatory reformulation — replacing an ingredient before its regulatory restriction — represents responsible ingredient stewardship in sunscreen chemistry.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Symrise technical data,emerging uv filter literature