Summary sheet on Commission Review (ref. XXIV/1641/97)

Ingredient : Isopentyl-p-methoxycinnamate (INCI)

CAS n° :

Function and max in use concentration : UV filter, 10 %

Assessment of acute toxicity (dermal, oral, i.v., i.p.)

- oral toxicity low

- dermal toxicity low

Assessment of irritation & corrosivity:

- appropriate experiments were with favourable results;

- also tested in humans without harmful effects

Assessment of chronic/subchronic toxicity:

- Repeated dose toxicity (21d and 90d)

· oral application: within a reasonable NOAEL

· dermal application: no local or systemic effects

Assessment of reproductive toxicity:

- no signs of embryotoxicity or teratogenicity within reasonable dose ranges

Assessment of genotoxicity/carcinogenicity:

- no evidence of mutagenic or photomutagenic potentials

- in several appropriate tests

Assessment on allergenicity/sensitization:

- neither in animal experiments nor in human testing any harmful effects,

- incl. also photoallergenicity tests

Percutaneous absorption:

- within normal range, leading to an appropriate "safety margin"

Classification: 1 (See Classification of Substances)

Statement on the toxicological evaluation

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