Is Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract safe in cosmetics?
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Also known as: Myrrh gum (Commiphora spp.), Myrrh extract (resinoid) (Commiphora abyssinica), Myrrh oil/absolute (Commiphora spp.)
INCI: COMMIPHORA ABYSSINICA RESIN EXTRACT
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract (CAS 9000-45-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Deodorizer; Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
Function
Deodorizer; Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; Softener and conditioner
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Key Data Gap
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Myrrh gum (Commiphora spp.)
Myrrh extract (resinoid) (Commiphora abyssinica)
Myrrh oil/absolute (Commiphora spp.)
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
IFRA Transparency
Canada; pharmaceutical
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
3
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
MYRRH, GUM (COMMIPHORA SPP.)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract allowed in the EU?
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract do in cosmetics?
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract functions as: Deodorizer; Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-45-7.
Is Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract used outside cosmetics?
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract also appears in pharmaceutical and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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