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Quick answer: Hexyl cinnamal carries the heavier risk profile. Chloroatranol is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Hexyl cinnamal is warning label required in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Chloroatranol | Hexyl cinnamal |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Warning label required |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | low |
| Banned in | European Union | — |
| Restricted in | — | European Union |
| Category | fragrance | fragrance |
| Where it hides | oakmoss fragrance, perfume | perfume, lotion |
Chloroatranol (Chloroatranol) is an oakmoss-derived fragrance allergen.
Hexyl cinnamal (Hexyl Cinnamal) is a fragrance allergen.
Chloroatranol: One of the strongest contact allergens; banned in EU cosmetics.
Hexyl cinnamal: An EU-listed fragrance allergen requiring declaration.
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