ISOBORNYL ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A bornyl acetate isomer (from camphor tree chemistry) used as a fragrance ingredient with a fresh, piney, balsamic scent — no EU restrictions at cosmetic levels.
Isobornyl Acetate (or isobornyl acetate, bornyl acetate isomer) is a bridged bicyclic monoterpene acetate with a fresh, piney, balsamic-woody odor. Found in essential oils including rosemary and camphor. Reviewed by IFRA with no specific restrictions at cosmetic use levels. The norbornane bicyclic structure is metabolically stable and not a significant skin sensitiser. Occurs in nature in many edible plants, indicating a clean metabolic pathway. At levels up to 10% in finished products, no safety concerns have been identified.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance ingredient
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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