ECAMSULE

Also known as: Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, TDSA, Mexoryl SX

ECAMSULE

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

Pregnancy Not recommended for use by pregnant women

Nursing Mothers Not recommended for use by nursing mothers

Babies under 2 years Not recommended for babies

Children under 12 years Not recommended for children

Cancer free No data available

Environmental and Ecological Concerns

Vegan

Synthetic Origin

Biodegradable

Ecotoxicity

Attributes

Comedogenicity Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

Acne prone skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data

Sensitive skin May be safe for sensitive skin based on currently available data

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