Is Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil
INCI: CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA WOOD OIL
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil (CAS 8008-51-3 / 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.
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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 Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil allowed in the EU?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil do in cosmetics?
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-51-3 / 92201-50-8.
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