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4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

Synonyms: 4-MBC

CAS Number: 36861-47-9

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
73

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Description:

4-Methylbenzylidene camphor is an organic camphor-derived compound used as a UVB filter in personal care products. It functions as a UV absorber in products such as moisturizers, lip balms, and makeup with SPF.

Health concerns:

Endocrine Disruption

May alter hormone function and contribute to chronic diseases and disorders.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

  • European Commission Annex II prohibited substances.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.
  3. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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