Is Abies Balsamea Resin safe in cosmetics?
Abies Balsamea Resin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Abies Balsamea Resin
Also known as: Apies balsamea oleoresin, Balsams, Canada, Balsam of fir
INCI: ABIES BALSAMEA RESIN
Abies Balsamea Resin (CAS 8007-47-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, film forming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Perfuming, film forming
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; Canada Balsam has long history of use in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Abies Balsamea Resin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Film former
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Abies Balsamea Resin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Apies balsamea oleoresin
Balsams, Canada
Balsam of fir
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Film former
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abies Balsamea Resin allowed in the EU?
Abies Balsamea Resin EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Abies Balsamea Resin do in cosmetics?
Abies Balsamea Resin functions as: Perfuming, film forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-47-4.
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