Is Atranol safe in cosmetics?
Atranol has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Atranol
Also known as: Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
INCI: ATRANOL
Atranol (CAS 526-37-4) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Fragrance
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No federal ban; voluntarily avoided by major brands; indirect exposure occurs via oakmoss and treemoss extracts
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Atranol.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Atranol based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.2%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted
Source: SCCS Opinion
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1381
(EU) 2017/1410
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1381
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | banned | - | - |
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Atranol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
eu-banned
annex-ii
contact-allergen
eu-2017-1410
natural-origin
oakmoss-constituent
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atranol allowed in the EU?
Atranol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Atranol do in cosmetics?
Atranol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 526-37-4.
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