Boswellia Frereana Gum

INCI: BOSWELLIA FREREANA GUM

CAS Number
Not well-established — CosIng lists Boswellia Frereana Resin Oil but specific CAS for gum form is not separately registered
Function
Film forming, masking, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA or CIR data available

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Data gap on species-specific safety; B. frereana has a distinct chemotype from B. carterii/sacra, and read-across from other Boswellia gums is reasonable but not fully validated.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boswellia Frereana Gum safe in cosmetics?

Data gap on species-specific safety; B. frereana has a distinct chemotype from B. carterii/sacra, and read-across from other Boswellia gums is reasonable but not fully validated. The EU classifies Boswellia Frereana Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Boswellia Frereana Gum allowed in the EU?

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

What does Boswellia Frereana Gum do in cosmetics?

Boswellia Frereana Gum functions as: Film forming, masking, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established — CosIng lists Boswellia Frereana Resin Oil but specific CAS for gum form is not separately registered.

What is the Margin of Safety for Boswellia Frereana Gum?

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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