BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL
Fragrance Ingredient; MASKING
Also listed as
2- (4-TERT-BUTYLBENZYL) PROPIONALDEHYDE; P-T-BUTYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE; BUTYPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL; LILIAL; BENZENEPROPANAL, 4- (1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL) -.ALPHA.-METHYL-; BENZENEPROPANAL, 4 (1,1DIMETHYLETHYL) Ã METHYL; 3- (P-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL) -2-METHYL-PROPANAL; ALPHA-METHYL, BETA- (P-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL) PROPIONALDEHYDE; ALPHA-METHYL-P- (TERT-BUTYL) HYDROCINNAMALDEHYDE; BENZENEPROPANAL, 4- (1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL) -ALPHA-METHYL-; LILIAL
Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| This ingredient: | |
 | Cancer |
 | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Contamination concerns |
| Other moderate concerns for this ingredient: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Neurotoxicity, Data gaps |
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See products containing BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | |
About BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL: Butylphenyl Methylpropional is the aromatic aldehyde.
BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL has reported used in the following product types: hair color and bleaching (290); fragrance for women (163); moisturizer (120); conditioner (109); styling gel/lotion (95); shampoo (87); facial moisturizer/treatment (86); fragrance for men (58); anti-aging (57); body wash/cleanser (55)
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | EU Banned and Restricted Fragrances |
Violations, restrictions & warnings
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | |
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Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Classified as medium human health priority | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | |
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Neurotoxicity
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 5449 |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 2958 | |
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Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | RTECS®- Food and Cosmetics Toxicology 1978 | |
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Data gaps
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ||
| 13 studies on toxicity in PubMed see search results -> | PubMed |
Ecotoxicology
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List |
Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | BENZENEPROPANAL, 4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-_-METHYL- | •This chemical was deemed a moderate human health priority even though it did not meet the strict criteria of the categorization exercise of CEPA. The chemical was flagged for suspected persistence. |
| EU Banned and Restricted Fragrances | LILIAL | Fragrance chemical, which is less frequently reported and thus less documented as a consumer allergen. |
| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | P-T-BUTYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE | •The chemical has been reported as used in fragrance compounds by IFRA affiliated member companies in 2008. |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | #27 P-TERT BUTYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE (BMHCA) | •Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limits |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | P-TERT-BUTYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE (BMHCA) | •Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limits |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | P-TERT-BUTYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE (BMHCA) | •Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limits |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | P-TERT-BUTYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE (BMHCA) 37TH | •Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limits |
| RTECS®- Contact Dermatitis 2001 | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | • skin - Cutaneous sensitization (experimental) (mouse TDLo) |
| RTECS®- Food and Cosmetics Toxicology 1978 | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | • skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit ) |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | • reproductive - Testes, epididymis, sperm duct (rat TDLo) |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 5449 | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | • respiratory - Dyspnea (mouse LD50) • brain and nervous system - Somnolence (general depressed activity) (mouse LD50) |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 2958 | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | • reproductive - Musculoskeletal system (rabbit TDLo) |
references
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry. |
| EU Banned and Restricted Fragrances | SCCPNFP (Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products). 1999. Opinion Concerning Fragrance Allergy In Consumers. . SCCNFP/0017/98 Final, December 1999; and SCCPNFP (Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products). 2000. An Initial List Of Perfumery Materials Which Must Not Form Part Of Fragrances Compounds Used In Cosmetic Products. SCCNFP/0320/00, final May 2000. |
| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | IFRA (International Fragrance Assocication). 2010. IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List based on 2008 Use Survey. Accessed online 01/04/2010: http://www.ifraorg.org/Home/News/Latest-News/page.aspx/66?xf_itemId=43&xf_selectionDatapartId=25 |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | IFRA (International Fragrance Association). 2006. Codes and Standards. |
| RTECS®- Contact Dermatitis 2001 | RTECS®- Contact Dermatitis. Environmental and Occupational Dermatitis. (Munksgaard International Pub., c/o Publications Expediting Inc., 200 Meacham Ave., Elmont, NY 11003) V.1- 1975- 45,89,2001 |
| RTECS®- Food and Cosmetics Toxicology 1978 | RTECS®- Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. 16,659,1978 |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. OTS0524035-3 |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 5449 | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. OTS0535449 |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 2958 | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. OTS0572958 |
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