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3-Benzylidene Camphor

Korean: 3-벤질리덴캠퍼 · CAS 15087-24-8 · Functions: uv absorber

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1379

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How 3-Benzylidene Camphor is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Restricted	MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 2%
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Restricted	—
BR Brazil	Restricted	MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2%
AR Argentina	Restricted	MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2%

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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3-BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR 3-벤질리덴캠퍼

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-Benzylidene Camphor banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is 3-Benzylidene Camphor banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is 3-Benzylidene Camphor allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is 3-Benzylidene Camphor used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: uv absorber.

What is 3-Benzylidene Camphor called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 3-벤질리덴캠퍼.

What is the CAS number of 3-Benzylidene Camphor?

CAS 15087-24-8 (from official records).