Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Dihydroabietic Acid

INCI: DIHYDROABIETIC ACID

CAS Number
19407-37-5
Function
Film Forming, Viscosity Modifier, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Dihydroabietic acid carries a GHS H311 (Toxic in contact with skin, Acute Toxicity Category 3, dermal) classification per ECHA, making it a significant formulation concern. No SCCS opinion, no CIR monograph, no published dermal absorption or MoS data. The H311 classification triggers a mandatory formal risk assessment under EU Cosmetics Regulation Article 10.

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Concern Level: High

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroabietic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Dihydroabietic acid carries a GHS H311 (Toxic in contact with skin, Acute Toxicity Category 3, dermal) classification per ECHA, making it a significant formulation concern. No SCCS opinion, no CIR monograph, no published dermal absorption or MoS data. The H311 classification triggers a mandatory formal risk assessment under EU Cosmetics Regulation Article 10. The EU classifies Dihydroabietic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroabietic Acid?

not established 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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