Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Known strong sensitizer; colophony allergy affects approximately 2-4% of dermatitis patients; must be flagged in CPSR; consider alternatives for sensitive-skin products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abietic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Known strong sensitizer; colophony allergy affects approximately 2-4% of dermatitis patients; must be flagged in CPSR; consider alternatives for sensitive-skin products The EU classifies Abietic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Abietic Acid allowed in the EU?
Abietic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Abietic Acid do in cosmetics?
Abietic Acid functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 514-10-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Abietic Acid?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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