Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)
INCI: ENZACAMENE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
from 4 to 1 as proposed in the previous Opinion. The SCCS considers the use of a safety factor of 1 is appropriate for interspecies differences in toxicokinetics, whereas in the absence of substance specific data, a safety factor of 2.5 to account for interspecies differences in tox
from 4 to 1 as proposed in the previous Opinion. The SCCS considers the use of a safety factor of 1 is appropriate for interspecies differences in toxicokinetics, whereas in the absence of substance specific data, a safety factor of 2.5 to account for interspecies differences in tox
from 4 to 1 as proposed in the previous Opinion. The SCCS considers the use of a safety factor of 1 is appropriate for interspecies differences in toxicokinetics, whereas in the absence of substance specific data, a safety factor of 2.5 to account for interspecies differences in tox
from 4 to 1 as proposed in the previous Opinion. The SCCS considers the use of a safety factor of 1 is appropriate for interspecies differences in toxicokinetics, whereas in the absence of substance specific data, a safety factor of 2.5 to account for interspecies differences in tox
Expert Verdict
Prohibited in US; significant safety concerns including skin penetration and sensitization potential.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor) safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in US; significant safety concerns including skin penetration and sensitization potential. The EU classifies Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor) as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by sccs.
Is Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor) allowed in the EU?
Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor) do in cosmetics?
Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor) functions as: UV Filter. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: 36861-47-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Enzacamene (4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor)?
not established 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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