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Proposal for CLH classification of Hexamethylindanopyran as Repr. 1B

Proposition de classification CLH de l'Hexamethylindanopyran en Repr. 1B

On 28 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that France had submitted a proposal for harmonised classification and labelling of Hexamethylindanopyran as a category 1B toxic for reproduction substance.

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1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran (CAS No.1222-05-5; EC No.214-946-9; INCI: Hexamethylindanopyran) is an ingredient listed in the Cosing, with the functions: Fragrance, Perfuming.
It has been added in Annex III/336 of the European Regulation 1223/2009 by Regulation 2023/1545 on “new” allergens, to make it subject to compulsory labelling as soon as its concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
It is also listed in Annex VI/603-212-00-7 of European CLP Regulation 1272/2008, with the following classifications:
• Aquatic Acute 1, H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
• Aquatic Chronic 1, H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

France, which is assessing the substance as part of CoRAP, is proposing to add the following classification:
• Repr. 1B, H360Df - May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.

If the process is completed and this classification becomes effective, Hexamethylindanopyran could be listed as a CMR and its use banned in cosmetic products in Europe, unless an assessment by the SCCS considers it safe for cosmetic use.

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