Description
Trimethylbenzenepropanol is an aromatic alcohol, chemically described as 3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl) toluene. Its structure combines a methylated aromatic ring with a branched aliphatic chain terminated in a hydroxyl group. The technical functions assigned in the European inventory are FRAGRANCE and PERFUMING, functions that group substances used to give odor to the finished product or to modify and harmonize the overall olfactory profile of a formula.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, this substance is listed in Annex III, reference 345, that is, in the list of substances authorized with restrictions. No numerical maximum concentration limit for use is set, but there is a specific obligation of declaration in the list of ingredients. The applicable condition states verbatim: "The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products". No additional mandatory warnings are prescribed in the labelling beyond this declaration rule, differentiated according to the type of product. The substance is not classified as CMR under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.