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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

CAMPHENE
COE No.: 2227
FEMA No.: 2229
JECFA No.: 1323
Chemical names: CAMPHENE
Synonyms: 2,2-DIMETHYL-3-METHYLENENORBORNANE; 3,3-DIMETHYL-2-METHYLENENORCAMPHANE; 2,2-DIMETHYL-3-METHYLENEBICYCLO[2.2.1]HEPTANE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/75
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Camphene (ICSC)