Is Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone safe in cosmetics?
Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone
INCI: TRIMETHYLBICYCLO-2-HEPTANONE
Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone (CAS 76-22-2 (camphor); 1195-79-5 (d-fenchone); 464-48-2 (l-fenchone); 7787-20-4 (l-fenchone alternate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (perfuming agent); camphor also used as denaturant and plasticizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 11%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
76-22-2 (camphor); 1195-79-5 (d-fenchone); 464-48-2 (l-fenchone); 7787-20-4 (l-fenchone alternate)
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Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent); camphor also used as denaturant and plasticizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
11%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Camphor: FDA limits to ≤11% in OTC products; GRAS for flavoring. Fenchone: permitted, FEMA 4519
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Trimethylbicyclo-2-heptanone.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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