Is Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid
INCI: BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID
Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid (CAS 56039-58-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV filter (broadband UVB + UVA absorber), UV absorber, light stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 6%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
UV filter (broadband UVB + UVA absorber), UV absorber, light stabilizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
6%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not approved by FDA as an OTC sunscreen active. Cannot be used as UV filter in US-marketed sunscreen drug products. May appear in non-SPF cosmetics at manufacturer's risk
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex VI — Permitted UV Filters
Max: 6%(as acid)
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (VI - UV Filters)
Max: 6%(as acid).
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted UV Filter · max 6%(as acid)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | permitted_uv_filter | 6.0 | sunscreen and other cosmetic products |
| BR | permitted_uv_filter | 6 | Sunscreen products; 6% as acid |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
sunscreen_uv
{"cas_number": "56039-52-0", "uv_filter_type": "organic_UVB", "chemical_class": "camphor_derivative", "absorption_spectrum_nm_range": "285-315", "peak_absorption_wavelength_nm": "294", "molar_extinction_coefficient": "21500", "critical_wavelength_nm": "312", "UVA_PF": "negligible", "SPF_contribution_per_percent": "6.8", "photostability_rating": "photostable", "photodegradation_half_life_hours": ">…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
UV stabilizer
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
eu_cosing_listed
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Assessment: This chemical has been assessed as an active sunscreen ingredient in dermal cosmetic products at 6% concentration (as acid).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 6%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid functions as: UV filter (broadband UVB + UVA absorber), UV absorber, light stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56039-58-8.
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