Is Uvinul MC80 vegan?

Octinoxate is also known as Uvinul MC80.

Octinoxate, also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate or octyl methoxycinnamate, is a synthetic ester used as a UV-B filter in sunscreens and cosmetics. It is produced by esterification of 2-ethylhexanol with methoxycinnamic acid.

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