Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Canadian Balsam; Fir Balsam. Oleoresin obtained by solvent extraction from the exudate of the balsam fir, Balsam Canada, Abies balsamea, Tsuga canadiensis, Pinaceae. It contains mainly 1-beta-phellandrene, resins, essential oil, cinnamic and benzoic acids
What does it do?
Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 107). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract?
Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Canadian Balsam; Fir Balsam. Oleoresin obtained by solvent extraction from the exudate of the balsam fir, Balsam Canada, Abies balsamea, Tsuga canadiensis, Pinaceae. It contains mainly 1-beta-phellandrene, resins, essential oil, cinnamic and benzoic acids
Is Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract do in cosmetic products?
Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Abies Balsamea Balsam Extract is 8007-47-4.
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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: 15/10/2010