Camphor(in 2,049 products)
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Functions:
1. Essential Oils - Can be extracted mechanically by pressing, or through a solvent such as steam, alcohol or CO2
2. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
Camphor Oil is the oil extracted from the wood of the Camphor tree Cinnamomum Camphora. Camphor oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used for its aromatic properties, as an insect repellant, in embalming fluids, and in various topical skin preparations.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2537
Regulatory References:
1. CANADA INGREDIENT HOTLIST, List of Ingredients that are Restricted for Use in Cosmetic Products [2019]
- Camphor
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304)
3. Harmful in contact with skin (H312)
4. Causes skin irritation (H315)
5. May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)
6. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
7. Fatal if inhaled (H330)
8. Harmful if inhaled (H332)
9. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
10. Causes damage to organs (H370)
11. May cause damage to organs (H371)
12. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)
13. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373)
14. Very toxic to aquatic life (H400)
15. Harmful to aquatic life (H402)
16. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H410)
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Seizures (PubMed ID:12813312)
Potential Health Benefits For:
1. Cough (PubMed ID:19845671)
2. Edema (PubMed ID:21466812)
3. Pain (PubMed ID:29655911)
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