Beauty · Carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants

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

TL;DR: Lilial is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants).

INCI name Butylphenyl Methylpropional. CAS 80-54-6.

Is Lilial banned in the EU?

EU status	Banned
US status	Allowed
Risk level	high
Where it shows up	perfume, lotion, shampoo, deodorant
CAS number	80-54-6

Lilial is a synthetic floral 'lily of the valley' fragrance ingredient.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, UV-filtering, lightening or texture-enhancing properties.

Classified as a reproductive toxicant (CMR). Banned in EU cosmetics since 2022; still permitted in the US.

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

Is Lilial banned in the EU?

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

Is Lilial in US cosmetics?

Yes — Lilial 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 Lilial?

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

Are there safer alternatives to Lilial?

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

Is Lilial in your bathroom cabinet?

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

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