Boswellia Serrata Oil

INCI: BOSWELLIA SERRATA OIL

CAS Number
97952-72-2
Function
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; no dedicated CIR monograph. Essential oil use regulated under standard cosmetic provisions.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Screen for oxidized terpene content (limonene hydroperoxides, linalool hydroperoxides). Fragrance allergen labelling required under EU Reg. 2023/1545 if 26 regulated allergens present above thresholds. Phototoxicity testing recommended if furanocoumarins present.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boswellia Serrata Oil safe in cosmetics?

Screen for oxidized terpene content (limonene hydroperoxides, linalool hydroperoxides). Fragrance allergen labelling required under EU Reg. 2023/1545 if 26 regulated allergens present above thresholds. Phototoxicity testing recommended if furanocoumarins present. The EU classifies Boswellia Serrata Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Boswellia Serrata Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Boswellia Serrata Oil do in cosmetics?

Boswellia Serrata Oil functions as: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97952-72-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Boswellia Serrata 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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