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UV Filter

BORNELONE

CAS 2226-11-1 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A bornyl-cinnamate UV-B absorber from older sunscreen formulations. Largely deprecated and not on the EU authorized UV filter list — use with caution.

Function

UV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • UV-B absorber
  • Photoprotective in older formulations

Known concerns

  • Not on EU Annex VI authorized UV filter list
  • Limited modern safety data
  • Largely deprecated

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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