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Data: Limited

Lyral

Other Concerns

Use restrictions (high)

SYNONYMS

● 3 AND 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE
● 3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE, 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)-
● 3CYCLOHEXENE1CARBOXALDEHYDE, 4(4HYDROXY4METHYLPENTYL)
● 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)- 3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE
● 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)CYCLOHEX-3-ENECARBALDEHYDE
● HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE
● LYRAL
● LYRAL LINALOOL

Unacceptable

Unacceptable: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient


Lyral is a trade name for a synthetic fragrance, hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde; has been associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • HIGH
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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hair styling aide39 products
hair treatment/serum37 products
moisturizer33 products
styling gel/lotion24 products
hair spray17 products
conditioner16 products
shampoo15 products
fragrance for women12 products
styling mousse/foam11 products
facial moisturizer/treatment9 products
hand cream6 products
antiperspirant/deodorant6 products
foundation5 products
body spray4 products
around-eye cream4 products
detangler3 products
body oil3 products
facial cleanser3 products
mask3 products
body wash/cleanser3 products
fragrance for men3 products
bar soap3 products
anti-aging3 products
shaving cream2 products
serums & essences2 products
after shave2 products
baby shampoo1 products
nail treatment1 products
baby bubble bath1 products
lip liner1 products
BB cream1 products
liquid hand soap1 products
body firming lotion1 products
beard oil1 products
tanning oil1 products
exfoliant/scrub1 products
makeup remover1 products
depilatory1 products
toners/astringents1 products
sunless tanning1 products
nail polish1 products
body powder1 products

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmeticsCosIng

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Known human immune system toxicant or allergenSCCPNFP Opinion on Fragrance Allergy

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
89 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • European Commission. 2013. Cosing, the European Commission database with information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. Accessed on March 1, 2013 at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/ .
  • 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.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

Understanding scores

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