Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract

INCI: PRUNUS MUME FRUIT/CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin Conditioning, Fragrance (camphor component)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically reviewed as a combination; camphor has OTC drug monograph considerations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

MAJOR FLAG: Safrole content โ€” Cinnamomum camphora root/leaf can contain safrole (EU Annex II \#451 prohibits safrole except natural content โ‰ค100 ppm in finished product). Camphor neurotoxicity at high concentrations. Must declare linalool/limonene if above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on) per EU allergen labeling requirements. This ingredient requires full GC-MS characterization before use.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

MAJOR FLAG: Safrole content โ€” Cinnamomum camphora root/leaf can contain safrole (EU Annex II \#451 prohibits safrole except natural content โ‰ค100 ppm in finished product). Camphor neurotoxicity at high concentrations. Must declare linalool/limonene if above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on) per EU allergen labeling requirements. This ingredient requires full GC-MS characterization before use. The EU classifies Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Fragrance (camphor component). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Prunus Mume Fruit/Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf/Root Extract?

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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