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Camphor

Cooling, medicinal — regulated under EU Regulation 2023/1545 (expansion of declarable fragrance allergens from 26 to 81+).

CAS Number

76-22-2

EC Number

200-945-0

INCI Name

CAMPHOR

Status

Declarable

Declaration thresholds (EU 2023/1545)

Leave-on products

0.100%

= 10 mg/kg (10 ppm)

Rinse-off products

1.00%

= 100 mg/kg (100 ppm)

Camphor must be separately declared in the ingredient list (INCI) when its concentration in the finished product exceeds these values. Below the threshold, no separate mention is required.

Essential oils containing Camphor

Typical concentration ranges (of the oil itself, not the finished product):

Example: at 1.5% lavender oil in a leave-on cream with linalool at up to 45%, the product contains up to ~0.68% linalool — far above the 0.001% threshold, so it must be declared.

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Camphor — FAQ

When does Camphor need to be declared on a cosmetic label?

Under EU Regulation 2023/1545, Camphor must be listed separately in the ingredient declaration (INCI) when its concentration in the finished product exceeds 0.100% in leave-on products or 1.00% in rinse-off products.

Which essential oils contain Camphor?

Camphor naturally occurs in: Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil. Typical concentration ranges in these oils vary — always confirm with a supplier IFRA certificate or GC/MS report.