1222-05-5

CAS Number

1222-05-5

Name

Galaxolide

SIN Groups

Heterocyclic compounds

Reason for inclusion on the SIN List

For Galaxolide (HHCB) endocrine effects have been reported. It is potentially persistent and bioaccumulative. It has been frequently found in humans and the environment.

Date for inclusion on the SIN List

2008 September

Registration information

Source: EURAR (2007)

Full registration

Hazard class and category code(s)

Source: ECHA

Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1

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Chemical information

Synonyms

HHCB; Abbalide; Chromanolide; Pearlide; 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylindeno(5,6-c)pyran; 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexa-methylcyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopyran; 6-oxa-1,1,2,3,3,8-hexamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-benz[F]-indene; hexahydrohexamethyl cyclopentabenzopyran

EC number

214-946-9

Hazard statement code(s)

Source: ECHA

H400
H410

Registered production volume

Source: ECHA

1000 - 10000 tonnes per annum

(Bio)monitoring data

Yes, in human serum, milk, adipose tissue; In rainwater, ocean and fresh water, in suspended matter and sediment, sewage sludge, in fish, molluscs; In marine mammals and sharks.

Possible uses

Source: OSPAR 2004, Greenpeace 2005

Cosmetics, perfume industry, detergents, cleaning agents, air fresheners, fabric softeners.

Technical function of substances

Source: OSPAR 2004

Fragrance

Registered use(s) - Sector End Use (SU)

Source: ECHA

SU 11: Manufacture of rubber products
SU 12: Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion
SU 1: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
SU 20: Health services
SU 4: Manufacture of food products
SU 6b: Manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products
SU 7: Printing and reproduction of recorded media

Registered use(s) - Chemical Product category (PC)

Source: ECHA

PC 12: Fertilisers
PC 13: Fuels
PC 18: Ink and toners
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents
PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
PC 23: Leather tanning, dye, finishing, impregnation and care products
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
PC 27: Plant protection products
PC 28: Perfumes, fragrances
PC 29: Pharmaceuticals
PC 2: Adsorbents
PC 30: Photo-chemicals
PC 31: Polishes and wax blends
PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds
PC 34: Textile dyes, finishing and impregnating products
including bleaches and other processing aids
PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)
PC 36: Water softeners
PC 37: Water treatment chemicals
PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products
PC 3: Air care products
PC 4: Anti-freeze and de-icing products
PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control)
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay

Registered use(s) - Article category (AC)

Source: ECHA

AC 31: Scented clothes
AC 35: Scented paper articles
AC 36: Scented CD

Registered use(s) - Environmental Release Category (ERC)

Source: ECHA

ERC 11a: Wide dispersive indoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release
ERC 11b: Wide dispersive indoor use of long-life articles and materials with high or intended release (including abrasive processing)
ERC 1: Manufacture of substances
ERC 2: Formulation of preparations
ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles
ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix
ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids
ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems
ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems
ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix
ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems
ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Registered use(s) - Process Category (PROC)

Source: ECHA

PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation
PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure
PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous  process with occasional controlled exposure
PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation)
PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises
PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact)
PROC 7: Industrial spraying
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities
PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)

Producers

AlEn

ALEN USA, 14825 Northwest Fwy, Houston, Harris, 77040, TX, US, , USA

BERJE

Berje Inc, 700 Blair Road, Carteret, Middlesex, 07008, NJ, US, , USA

FIRMENICH

Firmenich Inc, 250 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro, Middlesex, 08543, NJ, US, , USA

Givaudan

GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORPORATION, International Trade Center, Mount Olive, Morris, 07828-1384, NJ, US, , USA

International Flavors & Fragrances

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC, 600 Highway #36, Hazlet, Monmouth, 07730-1797, NJ, US, , USA

International Flavours & Fragrances I.F.F. (Great Britain) Ltd., Duddery Hill CB9 8LG Haverhill United Kingdom , , United Kingdom

JOHN D WALSH

JOHN D WALSH CO INC @ RINGWOOD IND PK, 25 Executive Pkwy, Ringwood, Passaic, 07456, NJ, US, , USA

Mane group

MANE OR Wayne, 620 route de Grasse 06620 LE BAR SUR LOUP France , , France

SC JOHNSON & SON

SC JOHNSON & SON INC WAXDALE FACILITY, 8311 16th St, Sturtevant, Racine, 53177, WI, US, , USA

Service Provider

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77, Dublin, Ireland D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre HW77 D02 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 D02 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77, Dublin, Ireland D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Singleton House, Laurence Street Co. Louth Drogheda Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 Dublin Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland, , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Unit 1 Ardee Business Park, Hale Street Co. Louth Ardee Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 D02 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77, D02 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77, Dublin, Ireland D02 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Unit 1 Ardee Business Park, Hale Street Co. Louth Ardee Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Unit 1 Ardee Business Park, Hale Street, Co. Louth Ardee Ireland , , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED, Unit 1 Ardee Business Park,Hale Street Co. Louth Ardee Ireland , , Ireland

Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited , Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland, , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED , Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland, , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED , Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77, Dublin, Ireland D02 Dublin Ireland, , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED , Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77, Dublin, Ireland D02 HW77, Ireland, , Ireland

CHEMICAL INSPECTION & REGULATION SERVICE LIMITED , Unit 1 Ardee Business Park,Hale Street Co. Louth Ardee Ireland, , Ireland

Intertek Deutschland GmbH ICAP, Stangenstr.1 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Germany , , Germany

Symrise

SYMRISE INC, 1636 Bushy Park Road, Goose Creek, Berkely, 29445-6338, SC, US, , USA

SYMRISE INC, 170-180 Industrial Parkway, Branchburg, Somerset, 08876-3452, NJ, US, , USA

Source: ECHA