UV Filter
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A UV-B filter being banned in the EU after SCCS classified it as an endocrine disruptor affecting thyroid and estrogen systems. No longer permitted in EU cosmetics — modern sunscreens use safer alternatives like Tinosorb S.
Skin benefits
- Historical UV-B absorber
- Was once approved in EU up to 4%
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned in cosmetics (2025 onwards)
- Confirmed endocrine disruptor — thyroid and oestrogenic activity
- Reproductive toxicity in animal studies
- SCCS could not establish a safe concentration
- Aquatic toxicity, persistent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.