Banned in EU

Hydroabietyl Alcohol

A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, 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.)]-Dodecahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethylphenanthren-1-methanol

What does it do?

Hydroabietyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Binding

    holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

  • Viscosity controlling

    adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Hydroabietyl Alcohol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 440), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hydroabietyl Alcohol?

Hydroabietyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [1R-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,4b.alpha.,10a.alpha.)]-Dodecahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethylphenanthren-1-methanol

Is Hydroabietyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Hydroabietyl Alcohol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydroabietyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?

Hydroabietyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, viscosity controlling.

What is the CAS number of Hydroabietyl Alcohol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroabietyl Alcohol is 26266-77-3 / 13393-93-6.

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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