CAMPHOR
CAMPHOR is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Denaturant. Also known as CAS 464-49-3. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 21368-68-3, 76-22-2, 464-49-3, 464-48-2
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- CAS
- 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
- Other conditions
- The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
Americas1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Camphor
- CAS
- 76-22-2
- Max concentration
- 3%
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone; Bornan-2-one
- CAS
- -
- Max concentration
- 3%
- Other conditions
- Products which might be used for children under 2 years of age (exception of rinse-off products): “consult physician or pharmacist before uses to children under age 2 years of age.”
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
- Chemical name
- CAMPHOR except
- Conditions of use
- (a) when included in Schedule 4 or 5; or (b) when enclosed in an inhaler device which prevents ingestion of its contents; or (c) in solid or semi-solid preparations containing 12.5% or less of camphor; or (d) in liquid preparations containing 2.5% or less of camphor; or (e) in essential oils when the camphor is present as a natural component of the oil: (i) in medicines for human therapeutic use, when packed in containers having a nominal capacity of 15 mL or less fitted with a restricted flo...
Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl) amino)propyl)- 3-methyl- 1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride Methylimidazoliumpropyl p- phenylenediamine HCl 220158- 86-1
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 %(calculated as free base)
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ' Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: -you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, -you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, -you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past.'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl) amino)propyl)- 3-methyl- 1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride Methylimidazoliumpropyl p- phenylenediamine HCl 220158- 86-1
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 %(calculated as free base)
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ' Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: -you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, -you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, -you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past.'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl) amino)propyl)- 3-methyl- 1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride Methylimidazoliumpropyl p- phenylenediamine HCl 220158- 86-1
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 %(calculated as free base)
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ' Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: -you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, -you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, -you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past.'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl) amino)propyl)- 3-methyl- 1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride Methylimidazoliumpropyl p- phenylenediamine HCl 220158- 86-1
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 %(calculated as free base)
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ' Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: -you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, -you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, -you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past.'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl) amino)propyl)- 3-methyl- 1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride Methylimidazoliumpropyl p- phenylenediamine HCl 220158- 86-1
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 %(calculated as free base)
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ' Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: -you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, -you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, -you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past.'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- 1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl) amino)propyl)- 3-methyl- 1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride Methylimidazoliumpropyl p- phenylenediamine HCl 220158- 86-1
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 %(calculated as free base)
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ' Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: -you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, -you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, -you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past.'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- CAS
- 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
- Other conditions
- The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- CAS
- 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
- Other conditions
- The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- CAS
- 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
- Other conditions
- The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- CAS
- 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
- Other conditions
- The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- CAS
- 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
- Other conditions
- The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi- cyclo[2.2.1]- 2-heptanone
- CAS
- 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2
- Other conditions
- The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for CAMPHOR in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAMPHOR banned in any country?
CAMPHOR is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on CAMPHOR in cosmetics?
CAMPHOR is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use CAMPHOR in cosmetics?
CAMPHOR is regulated in 16 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.