3-Benzylidene Camphor

INCI: 3-BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR

CAS Number
15087-24-8
Function
UV filter (former — no longer authorized)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not an approved OTC sunscreen active ingredient (sunscreens regulated as OTC drugs)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Banned in EU and ASEAN due to endocrine disruption; reported estrogenic, anti-estrogenic, and anti-androgenic activities in vitro.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

endocrine_disruptor eu_banned_cosmetics ifra_fragrance eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Benzylidene Camphor safe in cosmetics?

Banned in EU and ASEAN due to endocrine disruption; reported estrogenic, anti-estrogenic, and anti-androgenic activities in vitro. The EU classifies 3-Benzylidene Camphor as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is 3-Benzylidene Camphor allowed in the EU?

3-Benzylidene Camphor EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3-Benzylidene Camphor do in cosmetics?

3-Benzylidene Camphor functions as: UV filter (former — no longer authorized). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15087-24-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Benzylidene Camphor?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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