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Currently not approved by the United States FDA for use in sunscreens though it is widely approved in the EU and other global markets.

Approved up to 15 percent in the EU and other regions but remains unapproved by the US FDA for over the counter sunscreens due to administrative delays

Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding FDA safety thresholds which prompted requests for additional toxicological data [2.4].

Although widely tolerated and nonirritating for most users recent dermatological reports identify it as an emerging allergen capable of causing rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis [2.1]

Structurally similar to octisalate, it has been flagged in predictive modeling studies for potential weak estrogen receptor binding activity.

Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.

Can be mildly to moderately comedogenic, especially in pure forms or high concentrations, which may contribute to clogged pores in acne-prone skin [2.4].

Althoughtopicalepidermalgrowthfactorshavepoordeepskinpenetration, theoreticalconcernsexistthattheycouldstimulateunwantedcellularproliferationinindividualswithahistoryofskincancer[2.1].