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Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate (early listing) - 27 September 2024

The following industrial chemical has been added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals in accordance with section 83 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. 

Chemical added to the inventory following issue of assessment certificate

CAS Number1226911-73-4
Chemical Name4-Pentenal, 2,4-dimethyl-5-(4-methylphenyl)-, (4E)-
Molecular FormulaC14H18O
Defined Scope of Assessment

The chemical has been assessed as: 

  • a fragrance component imported into Australia at up to 1 tonne per year
  • imported at up to 85% concentration for local reformulation into finished cosmetic and household products
  •  imported or reformulated as a component of finished end-use cosmetic and household products at up to:
    • 0.3% concentration in spray deodorant
    • 0.6% concentration in fine fragrances
    • 0.5% concentration in leave-on cosmetic products
    • 6% concentration in rinse-off cosmetic products
    • 7% concentration in laundry and cleaning products and in air care products – continuous action
    • 20% concentration in candles
Listing date24 September 2024
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