Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone

INCI: TRIMETHYLBICYCLO-2-HEPTANONE

CAS Number
76-22-2 (camphor); 1195-79-5 (d-fenchone); 464-48-2 (l-fenchone); 7787-20-4 (l-fenchone alternate)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent); camphor also used as denaturant and plasticizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 11%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Camphor: FDA limits to โ‰ค11% in OTC products; GRAS for flavoring. Fenchone: permitted, FEMA 4519

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Neurotoxicity risk at high doses (convulsions); contraindicated for infants/young children; Annex III restrictions apply to camphor specifically

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone safe in cosmetics?

Neurotoxicity risk at high doses (convulsions); contraindicated for infants/young children; Annex III restrictions apply to camphor specifically The EU classifies Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone allowed in the EU?

Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 11%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone do in cosmetics?

Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent); camphor also used as denaturant and plasticizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 76-22-2 (camphor); 1195-79-5 (d-fenchone); 464-48-2 (l-fenchone); 7787-20-4 (l-fenchone alternate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone?

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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