Is Chloroatranol safe in cosmetics?
Chloroatranol has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Chloroatranol
Also known as: Chloroantrol, Benzaldehyde,3-chloro-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
INCI: CHLOROATRANOL
Chloroatranol (CAS 57074-21-2) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No federal ban; voluntarily avoided by major brands; indirect exposure via oakmoss and treemoss extracts
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chloroatranol.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Chloroatranol 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: EU 2023/1545; SCCS
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1382
(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: 1382
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | banned | - | - |
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "yes", "allergen_class": "fragrance", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.2", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "yes", "source": "EU 2023/1545; SCCS"}
regulatory
{"eu_status": "banned", "us_status": "allowed", "eu_max_concentration": "0", "restricted_in": "all products", "ban_date": "2019-08-23", "regulation_reference": "Annex II/1406"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Chloroatranol.
Regulatory Flags
eu-banned
annex-ii
contact-allergen
eu-2017-1410
natural-origin
oakmoss-constituent
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Chloroantrol
Benzaldehyde,3-chloro-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chloroatranol allowed in the EU?
Chloroatranol EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chloroatranol do in cosmetics?
Chloroatranol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 57074-21-2.
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