Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Boswellia Papyrifera Resin Oil

INCI: BOSWELLIA PAPYRIFERA RESIN OIL

CAS Number
89957-99-3 (for papyrifera extract; oil may share or lack separate CAS)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-assessed; not FDA-restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Boswellia papyrifera resin oil is sourced from an Ethiopian/Eritrean species with severe sustainability and conservation concerns; CITES monitoring applies and composition variability requires GC-MS batch profiling.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boswellia Papyrifera Resin Oil safe in cosmetics?

Boswellia papyrifera resin oil is sourced from an Ethiopian/Eritrean species with severe sustainability and conservation concerns; CITES monitoring applies and composition variability requires GC-MS batch profiling. The EU classifies Boswellia Papyrifera Resin Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Boswellia Papyrifera Resin Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Boswellia Papyrifera Resin Oil do in cosmetics?

Boswellia Papyrifera Resin Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-99-3 (for papyrifera extract; oil may share or lack separate CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Boswellia Papyrifera Resin Oil?

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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