Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute

INCI: BOSWELLIA CARTERII GUM ABSOLUTE

CAS Number
Not separately assigned (falls under olibanum/frankincense absolute; related CAS 8050-07-5)
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2023 review covers Boswellia Carterii-derived ingredients — concluded safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Verify solvent residue (hexane, ethanol). Higher concentration of bioactive terpenoids versus crude gum — use at standard fragrance-level concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute safe in cosmetics?

Verify solvent residue (hexane, ethanol). Higher concentration of bioactive terpenoids versus crude gum — use at standard fragrance-level concentrations. The EU classifies Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute allowed in the EU?

Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute do in cosmetics?

Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned (falls under olibanum/frankincense absolute; related CAS 8050-07-5).

What is the Margin of Safety for Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute?

adequate 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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