The product contains allergenic fragrances (Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, D-limonene, Linalool and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitised persons.
Alerts mentioning BENZYL ALCOHOL
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The product contains benzyl alcohol but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of its presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation. Moreover, the product also contains allergenic fragrances (Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol and Farnesol), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of these allergenic substances on the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons.
Official alert →The product contains benzyl alcohol which is not indicated on the label. Consumers are not aware of its presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
Official alert →The product contains benzyl alcohol, but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
Official alert →The product contains benzyl alcohol, but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
Official alert →The product contains the allergenic fragrance benzyl alcohol, which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. Failure to mention the presence of an allergenic fragrance in the labelling in leave-on products may cause dermatitis/eczema, or more serious skin reactions in already sensitized persons.
Official alert →The product contains benzyl alcohol and geraniol, but their presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
Official alert →The product contains the allergenic fragrance benzyl alcohol, (measured value up to: 715 µg/g) which is not mentioned in the list of ingredients. This fragrance can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the product contains allergenic fragrances (d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, citral and coumarin), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. These fragrances can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert →The perfume contains allergenic fragrances d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, cinnamyl alcohol, hexyl cinnamal and benzyl salicylate. These substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients so consumers are not aware of their presence.
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tertbutylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA can damage the reproductive system, harm fetal health and cause skin sensitisation. Moreover, the perfume contains the allergenic fragrances d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, cinnamyl alcohol, farnesol, hexyl cinnamal and benzyl salicylate. These substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients so consumers are not aware of their presence.
The product contains d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol citronellol, geraniol, cinnamyl alcohol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl benzoate and benzyl salicylate, but their presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Consumers are not aware of their presence and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
The perfume contains allergenic fragrances d-limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, cinnamyl alcohol, hexyl cinnamal and benzyl salicylate. These substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients so consumers are not aware of their presence.
The product contains benzyl alcohol (measured value up to 3.81% by weight), but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Moreover the product contains the colorant CI 20470 (acid black 1), which is only allowed in rinse-off products. These chemicals could cause allergic reactions in sensitised persons.
Official alert →The product contains benzyl alcohol (measured value up to 4.34% by weight), but the presence is not indicated in the list of ingredients. Moreover the product contains the colorant CI 20470 (acid black 1), which is only allowed in rinse-off products. These chemicals could lead to allergic reactions in sensitised persons.
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, eugenol, butylphenyl methylpropional as well as
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances geraniol, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, alpha-isomethyl ionone, butylphenyl methylpropional, eugenol, benzyl alcohol and d-limonene (measured values: 0.12 %, 0.096 %, 0.067 %, 0.062 %, 0.045 %, 0.026 %, 0.023 %, 0.011 %, 0.0072 % and 0.0031 % by weight, respectively). Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence.
The perfume contains the fragrances butylphenyl methylpropional, hexyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal and d-limonene and benzyl alcohol (measured values: 0.4 %, 0.16 %, 0.10 %, 0.09 %, 0.026 %, 0.017 % and 0.012 % by weight, respectively). Since these substances, which can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence.
The perfume contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured values 0.0036 % by weight).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances hexyl cinnamal, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, linalool, benzyl benzoate, coumarin, hydroxycitronellal, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, isoeugenol, alpha - isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol and d-Limonene (measured values: 0.2 %, 0.1 %, 0.08 %, 0.04%, 0.04%, 0.04%, 0.03%, 0.03%, 0.02%, 0.006%, 0.005%, 0.005% and 0.002 % by weight, respectively).
The perfume contains the fragrances Linalool, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, eugenol, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, coumarin, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate and hydroxycitronellal (measured values: 0.1 %, 0.04 %, 0.02 %, 0.02 %, 0.01 %, 0.01 %, 0.01 %, 0.01 %, 0.005 %, 0.005% and 0.003 % by weight, respectively).
The perfume contains the fragrances hexyl cinnamal, butylphenyl methylpropional, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, hydroxycitronellal, benzyl alcohol and hydroxyisohexyl 3–cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (measured values: 0.05 %, 0.02 %, 0.005 % , 0.005 %, 0.005 %, 0.004 % and 0.002 % by weight, respectively).
The perfume contains amyl cinnamal, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol and benzyl cinnamate (measured values: 0.1%, 0.014%, 0.0069%, 0.0037%, 0.0031% by weight, respectively).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 0.0036% by weight).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 0.0022 % by weight).
Official alert →The perfume contains the fragrances benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone and hexyl cinnamal (measured values: 0.022 %, 0.041 % and 0.0012 % by weight respectively).
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.

