LYRAL
About the ratings
EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.
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About LYRAL: Lyral is a trade name for a synthetic fragrance, hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde; has been associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.
Synonym(s): LYRAL LINALOOL
Allergies/immunotoxicity |
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| Known human immune system toxicant |
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EU Banned and Restricted Fragrances |
Use restrictions |
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| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) |
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International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards |
Data gaps |
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| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel |
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| 67 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical
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Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
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| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful |
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Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation |
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| Not suspected to be persistent |
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Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
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| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative |
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Ecotoxicology |
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| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin |
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Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Government, industry, academic studies and classifications |
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| EU Banned and Restricted Fragrances | LYRAL | Fragrance chemical, which, according to existing knowledge, is frequently reported as a well-recognised consumer allergen |
| Environment Canada Domestic Substance List | 3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE, 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)- | ,,,,,,,,, |
| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | 3 AND 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE | reported as used in fragrance compounds in 2008 |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | #9 43A 3 AND 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE (HMPCC) | Restricted |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | 3 AND 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE (HMPCC) | Restricted |
| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | 3 AND 4-(4-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTYL)-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE (HMPCC) | Restricted |
Other RTECS® classifications [shown for informational purposes only] |
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| RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 | LYRAL | • sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )
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| RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 | LYRAL | • sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )
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| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 5072 | LYRAL | • skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit )
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| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 5072 | LYRAL | • skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit )
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references |
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| International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards | IFRA (International Fragrance Association). 2006. Codes and Standards. |
| 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. |
| Environment Canada Domestic Substance List | EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry. |
| 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 |
| RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 [shown for informational purposes only] | RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 30,49S,1992 |
| RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology 1992 [shown for informational purposes only] | RTECS®- Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- 30,49S,1992 |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 5072 [shown for informational purposes only] | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. OTS0535072 |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 5072 [shown for informational purposes only] | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. OTS0535072 |
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