Beauty · Fragrance allergens

Is Hexyl cinnamal Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Hexyl cinnamal is warning label required in the EU but allowed in the US (fragrance allergens).

INCI name Hexyl Cinnamal. CAS 101-86-0.

Is Hexyl cinnamal banned in the EU?

Hexyl cinnamal (Hexyl Cinnamal) is a fragrance allergen.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

An EU-listed fragrance allergen requiring declaration.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Hexyl cinnamal banned in the EU?

Hexyl cinnamal is warning_required under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Hexyl cinnamal in US cosmetics?

Yes — Hexyl cinnamal can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Hexyl cinnamal?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Hexyl cinnamal automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Hexyl cinnamal?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Hexyl cinnamal.

Is Hexyl cinnamal in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Hexyl cinnamal or other ingredients banned overseas.

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