Is 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR safe in cosmetics?
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR (CAS 36861-47-9 / 38102-62-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Light Stabilizer, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max VI/18. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Light Stabilizer, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
VI/18
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR.
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (VI - UV Filters)
Max: 0.04.
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted UV Filter · max 0.04
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | banned | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
UV stabilizer
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
uv-filter
needs-enrichment
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR allowed in the EU?
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: VI/18. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR do in cosmetics?
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR functions as: Light Stabilizer, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 36861-47-9 / 38102-62-4.
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