The substance is a known allergen.
Atranol is one of the most allergenic components inEvaernia prunastriand Evernia furfuracea. In 2004 the Scientific Committee (SCCP) suggested that Chloroatrenol should not be present in consumer products. There are still many cases of contact dermatitis due toEvaernia prunastri and Evernia furfuracea.
Neither atranol nor chloroatronal are allowed in products which carry the logo of Asthma-Allergy Denmark.