4-methylbenzylidene camphor

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Function:   Stabilising agent, UV absorber, UV filter.

Origin:   Chemical.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 4% in finished cosmetic products.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Sun-protection creams, lotions, mists and sprays; BB creams.

Health risks:   Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected genotoxicity, suspected percutaneous absorption.

Environmental risks:   /

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Additional information:   Slightly photostable chemical UVB filter. Banned in the United States, Japan and Denmark.