The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just launched two consultations on proposals for changes in harmonised classification and labelling. One involves an antioxidant, Propyl gallate, the other an anti-sebum agent, Sulfur. Both consultations are open until 3 September 2021. Details and decryption.
Propyl Gallate
Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate (CAS: 121-79-9 - CE: 204-498-2 - INCI: Propyl gallate) is currently listed in Annex VI, entry 607-198-00-3 to the CLP Regulation with the classifications Acute Tox. 4* - H302 (Harmful if swallowed) and Skin Sens. 1 - H317 (May cause an allergic skin reaction).
It is not regulated by Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
It is listed in the CosIng with the functions of antioxidant and perfuming.
Germany proposes to classify the substance in:
• Acute Tox. 4, H302 - Harmful if swallowed
• Skin Sens. 1, H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
• Aquatic Acute 1, H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life, M-factor=1
• Aquatic Chronic 2, H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
• Oral ATE= 1000 mg/kg bw
• Pictograms: GHS07 - GHS09
• Warning statement: Wng
Sulfur
Sulfur (CAS: 7704-34-9 - CE: 231-722-6 - INCI: Sulfur) is currently listed in Annex VI, entry 016-094-00-1 to the CLP Regulation with the classification Skin Irrit. 2, H315 (Causes skin irritation).
It is not regulated by Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
It is listed in the CosIng with the functions of anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum, antistatic, hair …
