On 3 July 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a consultation on Spain’s proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Thymol (a fragrance ingredient). The consultation will run until 1 September 2023.
The substance “5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)phenol” (No.CAS: 89-83-8, No.EC: 201-944-8, INCI: Thymol) is listed in the CosIng with the functions of Denaturant, Fragrance, Oral care and Skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
It is not currently regulated by Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
It is listed in Annex VI/604-032-00-1 of CLP Regulation 1272/2008, with the classifications : • Acute Tox. 4*, H302 - Harmful if swallowed
• Skin Corr. 1B, H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
• Aquatic Chronic 2, H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
The proposal by Spain (co-rapporteur: Greece)
Hazard class and Category codes, Hazard statement codes
• Acute Tox. 4, H302 - Harmful if swallowed
• Skin Corr. 1B, H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
• Eye Dam. 1, H318 - Causes serious eye damage
• Skin Sens. 1, H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
• STOT SE 3, H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness
• Aquatic Chronic 3, H412 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Specific Concentrations Limits, M-factors
• ATE = 500 mg/kg bw
Pictogram, Signal word code
• GHS05
• GHS07
• Dgr (Attention)
This consultation …
