Butylphenyl methylpropional, also known as lilial, is a synthetic fragrance compound used in various products, including cosmetics, personal care products, and cleaning products. It has a powerful, floral-fresh odor and is restricted in use due to safety concerns. It is classified as a reproductive toxicant and has been linked to reproductive toxicity findings in laboratory studies. Butylphenyl methylpropional is also used in several non-cosmetic products, like household cleaners and detergents. According to an amendment to the CLP Regulation, the use of Butylphenyl Methylpropional will be prohibited in cosmetic products from 1st March 2022.
Butylphenyl methylpropional is mainly used to improve the scent of formulations.
All skin types except those that have an identified allergy to it.
Butylphenyl methylpropional is classified as a reproductive toxicant and has been linked to reproductive toxicity findings in laboratory studies. Butylphenyl Methylpropional as a net compound revealed to be irritating to the skin and eyes of rabbits. Moreover, this ingredient poses a risk of inducing skin sensitization in humans.
Butylphenyl methylpropional is prohibited in finished product application with oral and lips exposure, and its use is restricted in other cosmetics products. It is expected to be banned in all cosmetic products in the first semester of 2021.
Butylphenyl methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance compound.
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Butylphenyl methylpropional is also used in biocidal products, coatings and paints, fillers/plasters, ink/toners, polishes/wax blends, and scented articles. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) submitted a safety dossier to the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) to support the safe use of the ingredient despite its CMR classification, but the SCCS has not issued a positive opinion. Butylphenyl methylpropional is also used in several non-cosmetic products, like household cleaners and detergents. Butylphenyl methylpropional is also used as a fragrance ingredient in some non-cosmetic products such as household cleaners and detergents. As no specific exposure data were made available to SCCS to assess exposure following these non-cosmetic uses, it was not possible to include them in the aggregated exposure scenarios. Therefore, the actual total exposure of the consumer may be higher than exposure from cosmetic products alone.
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