Boswellia Carterii Gum
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Olibanum. Exudate of the olibanum, Boswellia carterii, Burseraceae. Syn. B. sacra ISO, B. frereana; several varieties known to exist commercially. The crude gum do not have CAS number - entry is generic It consists mainly of resin acids and their esters, terpenes, and oxidation or polymerization products of these terpenes
What does it do?
Boswellia Carterii Gum 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
Boswellia Carterii Gum 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?
Boswellia Carterii Gum is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Olibanum. Exudate of the olibanum, Boswellia carterii, Burseraceae. Syn. B. sacra ISO, B. frereana; several varieties known to exist commercially. The crude gum do not have CAS number - entry is generic It consists mainly of resin acids and their esters, terpenes, and oxidation or polymerization products of these terpenes
Is Boswellia Carterii Gum allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Boswellia Carterii Gum is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Boswellia Carterii Gum do in cosmetic products?
Boswellia Carterii Gum is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Boswellia Carterii Gum?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Boswellia Carterii Gum 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: 02/03/2011