Is Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Active Ingredient
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Also known as: (E-E )-3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylidene)bis(2-oxobornane-10-sulfonic acid), (+-)-(3E,3'E)-3,3'-(p-Phenylenedimethylidyne)bis(2-oxo-10-bornanesulfonic acid), Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid, 3,3'-(1,4-phenylenedimethylidyne)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-, 3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylidyne)bis[7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid], 1,4-Di(2-oxo-10-Sulfo-3-bornylidenemethyl)Benzene (+5 more)
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid (CAS 92761-26-7) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as UV stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
UV stabilizer
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Corrosive
Hazard Class and Category
Eye Dam. 1
Hazard Statements
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
Endocrine Disruptor Evidence (Expanded)
Cross-referenced EDC classifications, mechanism data, and dose-response evidence from EDLists, SIN List, and cosmetic-specific detail sources.
Cosmetic-Specific Mechanism
Category: UV filter
Receptor targets: TR (weak)
LOEC: 10 µM
EU status: allowed (max 10%)
modulator (TR, limited)
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
JPKR Japan/Korea Cosmetics
Japan (Restricted): max Wash-away: 10% | Leave-on: 10% | Mucosa: Prohibited
Korea (Restricted): max 10%
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | restricted | Wash-away: 10% | Leave-on: 10% | Mucosa: Prohibited | Wash-away: 10% | Leave-on: 10% | Mucosa: Prohibited |
| IN | permitted_uv_filter | 10.0 | sunscreen and other cosmetic products |
| BR | permitted_uv_filter | 10 | Sunscreen products; 10% as acid |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
UV stabilizer
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
(E-E )-3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylidene)bis(2-oxobornane-10-sulfonic acid)
(+-)-(3E,3'E)-3,3'-(p-Phenylenedimethylidyne)bis(2-oxo-10-bornanesulfonic acid)
Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid, 3,3'-(1,4-phenylenedimethylidyne)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-
3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylidyne)bis[7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid]
1,4-Di(2-oxo-10-Sulfo-3-bornylidenemethyl)Benzene
3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethine)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid
1,4-Di(2-oxo-10-sulpho-3-bornylidenemethyl)benzene
Terephthalylidene-3,3'-dicamphor-10,10'-disulfonic acid
Mexoryl SX
ELINCS No.: 410-960-6
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
ECAMSULE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3989850
Max Phase
4
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid functions as: UV stabilizer. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92761-26-7.
Is Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid used outside cosmetics?
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid is classified GHS Danger (H318) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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