Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Comedogenic rating of 2 (low-to-moderate pore-clogging potential); documented contact dermatitis cases in mascara and adhesive products; cross-reactivity with rosin family — flag in CPSR for colophony-allergic consumers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abietyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Comedogenic rating of 2 (low-to-moderate pore-clogging potential); documented contact dermatitis cases in mascara and adhesive products; cross-reactivity with rosin family — flag in CPSR for colophony-allergic consumers The EU classifies Abietyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Abietyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Abietyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Abietyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Abietyl Alcohol functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26266-77-3 (dihydroabietyl alcohol / Abitol).
What is the Margin of Safety for Abietyl Alcohol?
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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