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Abies Alba Leaf Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, tonic in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is the volatile oil derived from the needles of the fir, Abies alba, Pinaceae

What does it do?

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

  • Tonic

    provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 103). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Abies Alba Leaf Oil?

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Abies Alba Leaf Oil is the volatile oil derived from the needles of the fir, Abies alba, Pinaceae

Is Abies Alba Leaf Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Abies Alba Leaf Oil is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Abies Alba Leaf Oil do in cosmetic products?

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, tonic.

What is the CAS number of Abies Alba Leaf Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Abies Alba Leaf Oil is 90028-76-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/05/2013