Is Dihydroabietic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Dihydroabietic Acid has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydroabietic Acid
Also known as: 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-, (1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-Dodecahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-1-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, [1R-(1α,4aβ,4bα,7β,10aα)]-, 13αH-Δ8(14)-Dihydroabietic acid, Abietic acid, 13αH-Δ8(14)-dihydro- (+1 more)
INCI: DIHYDROABIETIC ACID
Dihydroabietic Acid (CAS 19407-37-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film Forming, Viscosity Modifier, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 19407-37-5 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Dihydroabietic Acid is classified GHS Danger (H311) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Film Forming, Viscosity Modifier, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-decahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid
InChIKey
BTAURFWABMSODR-NZODBCNPSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions or GRASE classification. No CIR monograph specific to this ingredient. Rosin and rosin derivatives are generally permitted in cosmetics under FDA framework.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydroabietic Acid.
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dihydroabietic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
no-sccs-opinion
no-cir-opinion
no-inci-entry
h311-skin-toxic
data-gap-absorption
data-gap-sensitization
no-mos-calculated
rosin-family-allergen-context
Known Synonyms
1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-
(1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-Dodecahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-1-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid
1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, [1R-(1α,4aβ,4bα,7β,10aα)]-
13αH-Δ8(14)-Dihydroabietic acid
Abietic acid, 13αH-Δ8(14)-dihydro-
Podocarp-8(14)-en-15-oic acid, 13β-isopropyl-
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroabietic Acid allowed in the EU?
Dihydroabietic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroabietic Acid do in cosmetics?
Dihydroabietic Acid functions as: Film Forming, Viscosity Modifier, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 19407-37-5.
Is Dihydroabietic Acid used outside cosmetics?
Dihydroabietic Acid also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Dihydroabietic Acid have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Dihydroabietic Acid is classified GHS Danger (H311) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
Check Dihydroabietic Acid compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across multiple jurisdictions
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions
Related Ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Powder
Excellent
Same category
Skin conditioning, humectant, emollie...
Amaranth Seed Extract
Excellent
Same category
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emoll...
Amelanchier Canadensis Fruit Extract
Excellent
Same category
Skin conditioning; antioxidant protec...
Ananas Comosus Fruit Extract
Excellent
Same category
Skin Conditioning, Moisturising, Exfo...
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Excellent
Same category
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-...
Bacopa Monnieri Leaf Extract
Excellent
Same category
skin conditioning, antioxidant
1,2,4-Benzenetriacetate
Poor
Similar safety
Hair dye precursor (triacetyl ester o...
1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene
Poor
Similar safety
Hair colorant (auto-oxidative dye)
1,3-Bis-(Isocyanatomethyl) Cyclohexane
Poor
Similar safety
Monomer / cross-linking agent used in...
1,4-Butanediol
Poor
Similar safety
Solvent, humectant, viscosity control...
1,6-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI)
Poor
Similar safety
Monomer and crosslinker in polymer sy...
1,6-Hexanediamine
Poor
Similar safety
Industrial chemical (nylon monomer); ...
DIHYDRO PENTAMETHYLINDANONE
Good
Browse nearby
Fragrance, Perfuming
DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW HYDROXYETHYLMONIUM METHOSULFATE
Good
Browse nearby
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning
DIHYDROMYRICETIN
Good
Browse nearby
Skin Conditioning
Is Dihydroabietic Acid in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Dihydroabietic Acid in your formulation.