Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil
INCI: CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (CAMPHOR) ESSENTIAL OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Restricted fragrance with EU allergen labeling requirements and safrole concentration limits; FDA restricts camphor to ≤11% in topical products due to CNS toxicity risk; not recommended for children under 3 years at certain concentration levels; composition varies by chemotype.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil safe in cosmetics?
Restricted fragrance with EU allergen labeling requirements and safrole concentration limits; FDA restricts camphor to ≤11% in topical products due to CNS toxicity risk; not recommended for children under 3 years at certain concentration levels; composition varies by chemotype. The EU classifies Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil allowed in the EU?
Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil do in cosmetics?
Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, tonic, refreshing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-51-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Essential Oil?
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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