Boswellia Sacra Gum

INCI: BOSWELLIA SACRA GUM

CAS Number
89957-98-2 / 8050-07-5 (shared with B. carterii oleogum resin)
Function
Film forming, masking, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No dedicated CIR assessment; olibanum (CAS 8050-07-5) has GRAS food status

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same CAS as B. carterii with taxonomic debate on species identity; residual terpenes should be controlled per batch specifications.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boswellia Sacra Gum safe in cosmetics?

Same CAS as B. carterii with taxonomic debate on species identity; residual terpenes should be controlled per batch specifications. The EU classifies Boswellia Sacra Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Boswellia Sacra Gum allowed in the EU?

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

What does Boswellia Sacra Gum do in cosmetics?

Boswellia Sacra Gum functions as: Film forming, masking, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-98-2 / 8050-07-5 (shared with B. carterii oleogum resin).

What is the Margin of Safety for Boswellia Sacra 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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