On January 28, 2026, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched a consultation on Germany’s proposal for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of 1,4-Butanediol (solvent), and published Belgium’s proposal for Benzyl Benzoate (fragrance ingredient).
1,4-Butanediol
Butane-1,4-diol (CAS No.110-63-4, EC No.203-786-5, INCI: 1,4-Butanediol) is an ingredient listed in the Cosing, with the function: Solvent.
The substance is not currently regulated by European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
It is also not currently listed in Annex VI of European CLP Regulation 1272/2008.
Germany proposes to classify the substance as follows.
Identification
Index number
• To be attributed
Chemical name
• Butane-1,4-diol
EC number
• 203-786-5
CAS number
• 110-63-4
Classification
Hazard class and Category code(s)
• Acute Tox. 4
• STOT SE 3
Hazard statement code(s)
• H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
• H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Labelling
Pictogram, Signal word code(s)
• GSH07
• Wng (Attention)
Code(s) des mentions de danger
• H302 - Harmful if swallowed.
• H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Suppl. Hazard statement Code(s)
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Specific concentration limits, M-factors and ATE
• Oral: ATE = 1350 mg/kg bw
The ECHA consultation is open until March 27, 2026.
Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl benzoate (CAS No.120-51-4, EC No.204-402-9, INCI: Benzyl Benzoate) is an ingredient listed in the Cosing, with the …
