Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil

INCI: BOSWELLIA CARTERII GUM OIL

CAS Number
8016-36-2
Function
Fragrance ingredient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2023 final report 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

Contains Limonene and potentially Linalool โ€” declare per EU Annex III if above thresholds. Oxidized terpenes are stronger sensitizers; store properly in sealed, cool, dark conditions to prevent oxidation. Photo-irritation unlikely but not formally excluded at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains Limonene and potentially Linalool โ€” declare per EU Annex III if above thresholds. Oxidized terpenes are stronger sensitizers; store properly in sealed, cool, dark conditions to prevent oxidation. Photo-irritation unlikely but not formally excluded at high concentrations. The EU classifies Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil do in cosmetics?

Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-36-2.

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

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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