Other Names: Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, TDSA, Mexoryl SX
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
What it is: A newer generation chemical UV filter used in some sunscreen formulations and is often combined with other UV filters to provide broad-spectrum coverage.
Safety in special situations:
Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
Attributes:
Notes:
- Ecamsule is considered less likely to be a skin sensitizer.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):
| European Union – CIR | Data unavailable |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Not listed in the FDA OTC Monograph nor assigned a GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective) category, and is approved only at specific concentrations in certain products. |
| ASEAN guidelines | Safe to use, as per current practice |
Conclusion
Ecamsule is considered safe for use within the recommended concentrations, as per regional regulatory guidelines.
References
- https://www.federalregister.gov
- https://www.govinfo.gov
- https://www.sciencedirect.com
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in