Ambergris Tincture
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Extracted with ethanol from the whale. Irregularly shaped gray, waxy opaque masses from the intestines of the sperm whale. It consists primarily of cholesterol, ambrein, and benzoic acid
What does it do?
Ambergris Tincture 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
Ambergris Tincture 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 Ambergris Tincture?
Ambergris Tincture is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Extracted with ethanol from the whale. Irregularly shaped gray, waxy opaque masses from the intestines of the sperm whale. It consists primarily of cholesterol, ambrein, and benzoic acid
Is Ambergris Tincture allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ambergris Tincture is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ambergris Tincture do in cosmetic products?
Ambergris Tincture is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Ambergris Tincture?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ambergris Tincture is 8038-65-1.
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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: 02/03/2011