Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract

INCI: TARCHONANTHUS CAMPHORATUS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not widely assigned for extract form (oil CAS exists separately)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Camphor-like terpenoids may cause irritation in sensitive/compromised skin; potential for skin irritation, redness, itching, and rash documented; essential oil component interaction โ€” do not combine with other penetration enhancers without assessment; wild-harvested African botanical โ€” supply chain traceability and sustainability verification recommended

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract safe in cosmetics?

Camphor-like terpenoids may cause irritation in sensitive/compromised skin; potential for skin irritation, redness, itching, and rash documented; essential oil component interaction โ€” do not combine with other penetration enhancers without assessment; wild-harvested African botanical โ€” supply chain traceability and sustainability verification recommended The EU classifies Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract allowed in the EU?

Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract do in cosmetics?

Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned for extract form (oil CAS exists separately).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Extract?

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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