Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin

INCI: COMMIPHORA MYRRHA RESIN

CAS Number
9000-45-7 (EINECS 232-543-6; CosIng Ref 55677)
Function
Masking (fragrance masking)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: no specific restriction. Myrrh is GRAS for food use. No specific CIR final report on Commiphora Myrrha Resin per se, though CIR has reviewed related Burseraceae ingredients.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains trace inorganic ions including arsenic at levels far below toxicological concern in cosmetic use. May contain limonene (declared allergen) at trace levels. Crude resin quality varies by source; Certificate of Analysis with terpene profiling recommended. Contraindicated in pregnancy in traditional medicine with no regulatory cosmetic restriction.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin safe in cosmetics?

Contains trace inorganic ions including arsenic at levels far below toxicological concern in cosmetic use. May contain limonene (declared allergen) at trace levels. Crude resin quality varies by source; Certificate of Analysis with terpene profiling recommended. Contraindicated in pregnancy in traditional medicine with no regulatory cosmetic restriction. The EU classifies Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin allowed in the EU?

Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin do in cosmetics?

Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin functions as: Masking (fragrance masking). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-45-7 (EINECS 232-543-6; CosIng Ref 55677).

What is the Margin of Safety for Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin?

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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