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