Chemical Substance - d-Camphor

NHPID name:
d-Camphor

Reference:
FCC

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing d-Camphor

Monograph(s):
Counterirritants , Medicated vapours

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
464-49-3


Source material:


Additional details:

Detail:
The presence of camphor as restricted on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Flavour Enhancer , Fragrance Ingredient , Plasticizer
Restrictions:

General:

Route Of administration:
Oral

Allowed purposes:
Flavour Enhancer

Reference:
WHO_JECFA


General:

Route Of administration:
Topical

Allowed purposes:
Fragrance Ingredient , Plasticizer

Detail:
At concentrations less than 1%.

Reference:
NNHPDM

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