,The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that a chemical has been added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) on 9 December 2025 following the issue of an assessment certificate under section 83 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. The substance, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-methylpentyl ester (CAS 98969-19-8), with molecular formula C??H??O?, is permitted for import into Australia at up to 1 tonne per year and up to 100 % concentration for reformulation. It may be used in finished products and a range of consumer items, including cosmetics (with concentration limits depending on product type and age of users), deodorants, and household products such as laundry, cleaning, and air-care products. Its listing date was 3 December 2025.
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