Fragrance Chemicals Designated Toxic Substances in South Korea
Fragrance Chemicals of Concern Present on the IFRA List 2015
Fragrance Chemicals Designated Toxic Substances in South Korea (2018)
Additional fragrance chemicals of concern present on IFRA List 2015:
- Fragrance chemicals assigned the pictogram GHS08 “Health Hazard” by UN GHS. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals assigned the pictogram GHS06 “Skull and Crossbones” by UN GHS. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals assigned the signal word “Warning” by UN GHS. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals assigned the signal word “Danger” by UN GHS. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the European Union Endocrine Disruptors Priority List. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the Canadian Cosmetic Ingredient HotList – chemicals prohibited & restricted for use in cosmetics in Canada. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the EU Annex ii: Chemicals prohibited from cosmetics in the EU. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the Washington State List of Chemicals of High Concern to Children. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the California Proposition 65, carcinogens and reproductive toxicants. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals classified as carcinogens by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–113. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals found in the National Toxicology Program 13th Report on Carcinogens. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control Candidate Chemical List. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the European Union Substances of Very High Concern List. Click here.
- Fragrance chemicals on the ChemSec SIN List. Click here.
This data is included in Women’s Voices for the Earth’s report: Unpacking the Fragrance Industry. Please cite accordingly.
| CAS # | Chemical name | KECI Status | Korea GHS Hazard Classifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105-67-9 | 2,4-Dimethylphenol (2,4-Xylenol) | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 106-44-5 | p-Cresol | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 108-39-4 | 3-Methylphenol; m-Cresol | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 108-68-9 | Xylenol (3,5-Dimethylphenol) | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 108-95-2 | Phenol | Toxic Substance | Genetic toxicity; Acute inhalation toxicity |
| 1310-73-2 | Sodium hydroxide | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 131812-52-7 | 1,3-Dioxolane, 2,4-dimethyl-2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-, trans- | Toxic Substance | Chronic aquatic toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| 131812-67-4 | 2,4-Dimethyl-2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1,3-dioxolane | Toxic Substance | Chronic aquatic toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| 1319-77-3 | Cresols, Cresol mixtures | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 1330-20-7 | Xylenes | Toxic Substance | Specific target organ systemic toxicity, Acute inhalation toxicity |
| 141-78-6 | Ethyl acetate | Toxic Substance | Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Specific target organ systemic toxicity |
| 144020-22-4 | Acetic acid, anhydride, reaction products with 1,5,10-trimethyl-1,5,9-cyclododecatriene | Toxic Substance | Skin Sensitization |
| 20407-84-5 | 2-trans-Dodecenal | Toxic Substance | Chronic aquatic toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| 25154-52-3 | Nonylphenol | Toxic Substance/restricted | Reproductive Toxicity: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child |
| 26172-55-4 | 3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl- | Toxic Substance | Acute Inhalation Toxicity: Fatal if inhaled, Acute dermal toxicity: Fatal in contact with skin |
| 26172-55-4 | 3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 5-chloro-2-methyl- | Toxic Substance | Acute Inhalation Toxicity: Fatal if inhaled, Acute dermal toxicity: Fatal in contact with skin |
| 3100-36-5 | Cyclohexadec-8-en-1-one mixture of cis and trans isomer | Toxic Substance | Chronic aquatic toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| 478695-70-4 | Propanedioic acid, 1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl) ethyl, ethyl ester | Toxic Substance | Chronic aquatic toxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| 576-26-1 | 2,6-Xylenol | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 61789-71-7 | Benzalkonium chloride | Toxic Substance | Acute aquatic toxicity, Acute oral toxicity |
| 68391-01-5 | Benzalkonium chloride | Toxic Substance | Acute aquatic toxicity, Acute oral toxicity |
| 68424-85-1 | Benzalkonium chloride | Toxic Substance | Acute aquatic toxicity, Acute oral toxicity |
| 7173-51-5 | Didecyldimethylammoniumchloride | Toxic Substance | Chronic aquatic toxicity, Skin corrosion/irritation |
| 78-93-3 | Methyl ethyl ketone | Toxic Substance | Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Specific target organ systemic toxicity |
| 8001-54-5 | Benzalkonium chloride | Toxic Substance | Acute aquatic toxicity, Acute oral toxicity |
| 84852-15-3 | 4-Nonylphenol, branched [2] | Toxic Substance/restricted | Reproductive Toxicity: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child |
| 9016-45-9 | Nonylphenol, ethoxylated | Toxic Substance/restricted | Acute dermal toxicity |
| 95-48-7 | 2-Methylphenol, o-Cresol | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 95-87-4 | 2,5-Xylenol | Toxic Substance | Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| 98-01-1 | Furfural | Toxic Substance | Carcinogenicity, Acute Inhalation Toxicity: Fatal if inhaled |
IFRA Fragrance Transparency list: http://www.ifraorg.org/en-us/ingredients
KECI National Chemicals Information System Search: http://ncis.nier.go.kr/totinfo/TotInfoList.jsp
Korea GHS Classification List: http://ncis.nier.go.kr/ghs/hcs/en/search/search_en_01.jsp