Boswellia Carterii Gum Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Boswellia Carterii Gum Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the gum of Boswellia carterii. The accepted scientific name for Boswellia carterii is Boswellia sacra, Burseraceae.
What does it do?
Boswellia Carterii Gum Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
EU regulatory status
Boswellia Carterii Gum Water 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 Boswellia Carterii Gum Water?
Boswellia Carterii Gum Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Boswellia Carterii Gum Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the gum of Boswellia carterii. The accepted scientific name for Boswellia carterii is Boswellia sacra, Burseraceae.
Is Boswellia Carterii Gum Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Boswellia Carterii Gum Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Boswellia Carterii Gum Water do in cosmetic products?
Boswellia Carterii Gum Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
What is the CAS number of Boswellia Carterii Gum Water?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Boswellia Carterii Gum Water is 89957-98-2.
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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: 17/04/2018