Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Camphor Brown Oil (Formosa or Japanese). Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is an essential oil obtained from the roots of the Camphor Tree, Cinnamomum camphora (L.) var. formosana, Lauraceae. It contains safrol, acetaldehyde, camphor, terpineol, eugenol, eucalyptol (cineol), D-pinene, phellandrene, limonene and cadine
What does it do?
Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 360), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: R3
Frequently asked questions
What is Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil?
Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Camphor Brown Oil (Formosa or Japanese). Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is an essential oil obtained from the roots of the Camphor Tree, Cinnamomum camphora (L.) var. formosana, Lauraceae. It contains safrol, acetaldehyde, camphor, terpineol, eugenol, eucalyptol (cineol), D-pinene, phellandrene, limonene and cadine
Is Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil do in cosmetic products?
Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cinnamomum Camphora Formosana Root Oil is 92704-03-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010