Is Boswellia Sacra Oil safe in cosmetics?
Boswellia Sacra Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Boswellia Sacra Oil
INCI: BOSWELLIA SACRA OIL
Boswellia Sacra Oil (CAS 89957-98-2 / 8016-36-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning, masking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning, masking
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR assessment; no FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Boswellia Sacra Oil.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boswellia Sacra Oil allowed in the EU?
Boswellia Sacra Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Boswellia Sacra Oil do in cosmetics?
Boswellia Sacra Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, masking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-98-2 / 8016-36-2.
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