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CAS Nr.
80-54-6
Restricted as per UK Cosmetics Regulation?
Yes
Entries
II/1666
Other observations
CMR 1B Toxic for Reproduction
| Date of update | Deadline | Content of update | Reference | Source | Obelis articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/06/2022 | 15/10/2022 - 15/12/2022 | 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (also known as Lilial, Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), or Butylphenyl Methylpropional) is prohibited for use in cosmetic products: (1) As of October 15, 2022 in new products (2) As of December 15, 2022 in products already on the UK market | The Toys and Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2022 | Gov UK | |
| 13/04/2022 | 15/10/2022 - 15/12/2022 | Lilial will be banned in the UK according to the following deadlines: (1) As of October 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Lilial cannot be placed on the UK market; (2) As of December 15, 2022, cosmetic products containing Lilial cannot be made available on the UK market. | WTO Notification G/TBT/N/GBR/47 | WTO | Updates to the UK Toys & Cosmetics Regulations notified to WTO |
| 14/02/2022 | N/A | As of March 1, 2022, Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Lilial) is classified as a CMR substance in the UK CLP Regulation. However, it has not been prohibited in cosmetics yet. A ban is expected in the future - as Article 15 of the UK Cosmetics Regulation foresees the prohibition of CMR substances in cosmetics. | CTPA Statement on the Legal Status of Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA, trade name ‘Lilial’) According to the UK Cosmetics Regulation | CTPA |