The chemical is a naturally occurring fragrance that has the smell of cinnamon. It is frequently used as a fragrance as well as a flavoring agent.
Please be aware that if your spouse or significant other uses topical skincare products that contain this chemical, skin to skin transfer may occur to you.

It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
 
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
  2-Propenal-3-phenyl
  3-Phenyl-2-propenal
  Cinnamal
  CTFA
  Cinnamaldehyde
  Cinnamic aldehyde

Possible Occupational Exposures:
    Nurses
    Machine Operators
    Machinist
    Plumbers Pipe fitters
    Telephone installers
    Janitors and Maids
    Hairdressers/Cosmetologists
    Food Preparation
    Electrical technicians
Cinnamic Aldehyde
 
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Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Balsam of Tolu
Balsam of Peru
Bitters
Cake
Chewing Gum
Chocolate
Cinnamon oil
Ceylon oil
Cassia oils
Cola
Cosmetics
Deodorizers
Detergents
Hyacinth plant
Ice Cream
Mouthwash
Perfume
Sanitary napkins
Soap
Soft Drinks
Spices
Toothpaste
Topical medicines
Vermouths

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This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.