Abietyl Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[1R-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,4b.alpha.,10a.alpha.)]-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethylphenanthren-1-methanol
What does it do?
Abietyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Abietyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abietyl Alcohol?
Abietyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [1R-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,4b.alpha.,10a.alpha.)]-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethylphenanthren-1-methanol
Is Abietyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Abietyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Abietyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Abietyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Abietyl Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Abietyl Alcohol is 666-84-2.
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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: 03/08/2020