Is Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor safe in cosmetics?
Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor
INCI: POLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYL BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor (CAS 113783-61-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV filter (UVB, 280–320 nm), UV absorber, light stabiliser. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 6%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV filter (UVB, 280–320 nm), UV absorber, light stabiliser
Safety Rating
GOOD
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 marketed as a sunscreen active in the US.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor.
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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%
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: 0.06.
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted UV Filter · max 0.06
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | permitted_uv_filter | 6.0 | sunscreen and other cosmetic products |
| BR | permitted_uv_filter | 6 | Sunscreen products |
| ASEAN | permitted_uv_filter | 6% | - |
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 Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor.
Regulatory Flags
eu_cosing_listed
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor allowed in the EU?
Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 6%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor do in cosmetics?
Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor functions as: UV filter (UVB, 280–320 nm), UV absorber, light stabiliser. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 113783-61-2.
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