Is Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) safe in cosmetics?
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone)
Also known as: Campherquinone, EINECS 207-363-6, EINECS 233-814-1, UNII-RAL3591W33, 2,3-bornanedione (+2 more)
INCI: BORNANEDIONE
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) (CAS 10373-78-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient, masking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) is classified GHS Danger (H315, H319, H335, H302, H334) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Fragrance ingredient, masking
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione
InChIKey
VNQXSTWCDUXYEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically reviewed by CIR for cosmetic use; FDA-cleared for dental applications
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bornanedione (Camphorquinone).
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bornanedione (Camphorquinone).
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
Campherquinone
EINECS 207-363-6
EINECS 233-814-1
UNII-RAL3591W33
2,3-bornanedione
camphor quinone
bornane-2,3-dione
Chemical Function
Film former
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) allowed in the EU?
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) do in cosmetics?
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) functions as: Fragrance ingredient, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10373-78-1.
Is Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) used outside cosmetics?
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Bornanedione (Camphorquinone) is classified GHS Danger (H315, H319, H335, H302, H334) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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