Frankincense CO2 Extract

INCI: BOSWELLIA CARTERII RESIN EXTRACT

CAS Number
89957-98-2
Function
Active sunscreen ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR review cycle. Boswellia carterii/serrata extracts have not been the subject of a CIR safety assessment.

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Frankincense CO2 Extract is a Boswellia carterii resin extract with limited CIR safety data; use with caution pending formal assessment.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

CMR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frankincense CO2 Extract safe in cosmetics?

Frankincense CO2 Extract is a Boswellia carterii resin extract with limited CIR safety data; use with caution pending formal assessment. The EU classifies Frankincense CO2 Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Frankincense CO2 Extract allowed in the EU?

Frankincense CO2 Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Frankincense CO2 Extract do in cosmetics?

Frankincense CO2 Extract functions as: Active sunscreen ingredient. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: 89957-98-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Frankincense CO2 Extract?

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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Frankincense CO2 Extract in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Frankincense CO2 Extract in your formulation.