4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
4-methylbenzylidene camphor is an ingredient of plant and synthetic origin. It serves two roles in cosmetic formulations: it acts as a fragrance and as a UV filter.
PerfumingUV filterProhibited in the EUEndocrine disruptorSubject to controversy
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
UV filter — Filters part of the UV radiation.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Interdit (Annexe II) — 3-(4'-methylbenzylidene)-camphor; [INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor] |
| Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Perturbateur endocrinien — confirmé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMT | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) — 3-(4'-methylbenzylidene)-camphor; [INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor] — Annexe II, entrée 1730 |
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