Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very safe fragrance ingredient with exceptionally high MOE values (16,853 to 1,123,596). Not a skin sensitizer, not genotoxic, not phototoxic. No EU restrictions or allergen labeling required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borneol safe in cosmetics?
Very safe fragrance ingredient with exceptionally high MOE values (16,853 to 1,123,596). Not a skin sensitizer, not genotoxic, not phototoxic. No EU restrictions or allergen labeling required. The EU classifies Borneol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Borneol allowed in the EU?
Borneol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borneol do in cosmetics?
Borneol functions as: Fragrance; penetration enhancer (disrupts stratum corneum lipid alkyl chain packing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 507-70-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Borneol?
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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