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Fragrance

CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA FORMOSANA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 92704-03-5 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Camphor-tree root extract from the Formosana chemotype — dominated by safrole, which is on EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II (prohibited substances). This ingredient should not be used in EU-marketed cosmetics.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic profile (historic perfumery use)

Known concerns

  • Safrole is a confirmed human carcinogen (IARC 2B/EU CMR Cat. 2)
  • Listed under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II — banned for cosmetic use
  • Liver toxicity risk
  • Hepatotoxic in animal models even at low doses

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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