Is Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract
Also known as: EC 295-980-1, Camphor tree, ext.
INCI: CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA WOOD EXTRACT
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract (CAS 92201-50-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted – FDA allows camphor in cosmetics up to 11%
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
EC 295-980-1
Camphor tree, ext.
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract allowed in the EU?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract do in cosmetics?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92201-50-8.
Is Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract used outside cosmetics?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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