What is it?
Canadian Fir Needle Oil. Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the needles of the fir, Balsam Canada, Abies balsamea, Pinaceae. It contains mainly L-alpha-pinene.
What does it do?
Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Abies Balsamea Needle Oil 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 Needle Oil?
Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Canadian Fir Needle Oil. Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the needles of the fir, Balsam Canada, Abies balsamea, Pinaceae. It contains mainly L-alpha-pinene.
Is Abies Balsamea Needle Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Abies Balsamea Needle Oil do in cosmetic products?
Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Abies Balsamea Needle Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is 85085-34-3.
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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