Butyl Cinnamaldehyde

CAS Number
7492-44-6 (alpha-n-butylcinnamaldehyde; 2-benzylidenehexanal)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Requires IFRA-compliant exposure calculation; NESIL (No Expected Sensitization Induction Level) approach mandatory

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Major sensitization concern with mandatory IFRA compliance and Quantitative Risk Assessment for sensitization required in CPSR; allergen labelling likely required under EU 2023/1545 expanded allergen framework.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Cinnamaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Major sensitization concern with mandatory IFRA compliance and Quantitative Risk Assessment for sensitization required in CPSR; allergen labelling likely required under EU 2023/1545 expanded allergen framework. The EU classifies Butyl Cinnamaldehyde as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Butyl Cinnamaldehyde allowed in the EU?

Butyl Cinnamaldehyde EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Cinnamaldehyde?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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