On 29 August 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published eight harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposals from Sweden. All of them concern fragrance ingredients, for classification as reprotoxic substances.
For these eight fragrance ingredients, Sweden suggests a classification as Reprotoxic category 1B. If the process is completed and this classification becomes effective, all these substances would be listed as CMRs, which are prohibited for use in cosmetic products in Europe unless exempted.
The ingredients involved
4-isopropylbenzaldehyde
• CAS: 122-03-2; CE: 204-516-9; INCI: Cuminaldehyde
• CosIng function: Perfuming
• Classification intention: Repr. 1B, H360F - May damage fertility
• Currently not regulated by the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
p-cymene
• CAS: 99-87-6; CE: 202-796-7; INCI: p-Cymene
• CosIng function: Fragrance
• New classification intention: Flam. Liq. 3, H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour / Acute Tox. 3, H331 - Toxic if inhaled / Repr. 1B, H360F - May damage fertility / Asp. Tox. 1, H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways / Aquatic Chronic 2, H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
• Currently not regulated by the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
3-(p-cumenyl)propionaldehyde
• CAS: 7775-00-0; CE: 231-885-3; INCI: 3-p-Cumenyl Propionaldehyde
• CosIng function: Perfuming
• Classification intention: Repr. 1B, H360F - May damage fertility
• Currently not regulated by the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
3-p-cumenyl-2-methylpropionaldehyde
• CAS: 103-95-7; CE: 203-161-7; INCI: Cyclamen Aldehyde
• CosIng function: …
