On 4 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on the German proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Drometrizole, a UV absorber. The consultation will run until 3 May 2024.
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol (CAS No.: 2440-22-4, CE No.: 219-470-5, INCI: Drometrizole) is an ingredient listed in the Cosing, with the function: UV Absorber.
It is not currently regulated by European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 nor in in Annex VI to European CLP Regulation 1272/2008.
Germany proposes to classify the substance as follows.
Classification
Hazard Class and Category Code(s)
• Skin Sens.1
• Aquatic Chronic 1
Hazard statement Code(s)
• H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
• H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Labelling
Pictogram, Signal Word Code(s)
• GHS07
• GHS09
• Warning
Hazard statement Code(s)
• H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
• H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Specific concentration Limits, M-factors and ATE
M = 10
This consultation is open until 3 May 2024.
Sources
• Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling, ECHA Weekly, 6 March 2023
• Harmonised classification and labelling consultations - 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol, ECHA, 4 March 2024
• CLH report - Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling - 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol, BAuA - Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Germany, January 2024