Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Camphene

INCI: CAMPHENE

CAS Number
79-92-5
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent); strong woody/piney scent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FEMA GRAS 2229; FDA-approved food use under 21 CFR 172.515; no specific FDA cosmetic restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
WARNING
Pictograms
flam;flame; enviro;aqua
Hazard Statements
Flammable solid Causes eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Expert Verdict

Very safe fragrance ingredient (Cramer Class I) with extremely high MOE values (181,152 to 2,173,913) and only weak sensitization potential (NESIL 7200 ug/cm2). No EU restrictions or allergen labeling.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camphene safe in cosmetics?

Very safe fragrance ingredient (Cramer Class I) with extremely high MOE values (181,152 to 2,173,913) and only weak sensitization potential (NESIL 7200 ug/cm2). No EU restrictions or allergen labeling. The EU classifies Camphene as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Camphene allowed in the EU?

Camphene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Camphene do in cosmetics?

Camphene functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent); strong woody/piney scent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 79-92-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Camphene?

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.

Is Camphene classified as hazardous under GHS?

Camphene carries a GHS signal word of "WARNING". Hazard statements: Flammable solid Causes eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance โ€” at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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