Ingredient

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 36861-47-9
EINECS / EC 253-242-6
CosIng Ref 31529
Chemical Name (3Z)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
IUPAC Name
Formula C18H22O
Mol. Weight 254.4 g/mol
SMILES CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C=C2C3CCC(C2=O)(C3(C)C)C
InChIKey HEOCBCNFKCOKBX-KAMYIIQDSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function UV Filter
Secondary Functions UV ABSORBER; UV FILTER
Origin Synthetic
Category UV Filters

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 Annex VI / 10
Max Leave-on 4%
Max Rinse-off 4%
Restrictions Max 4%
Conditions of Use Max 4% in sunscreen products.

Safety Profile

2 / 10

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