ABIES BALSAMEA NEEDLE EXTRACT
Fragrance
Moderate
CAS Number: 85085-34-3
About ABIES BALSAMEA NEEDLE EXTRACT
Balsam fir needle extract with fragrance applications, restricted under EU Annex III/107 due to its content of turpentene derivatives and other fragrance sensitisers.
Detailed Analysis
Abies balsamea needle extract is classified under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III/107, which restricts essential oils and natural extracts containing specific monoterpene sensitisers. Balsam fir needle oil contains limonene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, and bornyl acetate. Limonene and pinene derivatives are themselves listed fragrance allergens in Annex III and can oxidise during storage, forming more potent sensitisers such as limonene oxide and pinene oxidation products. The restriction reflects industry data on sensitisation reports associated with turpentene-derived essential oils.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Contains antioxidant phenolic compounds in needle extracts
- ✓ Traditional fragrance ingredient with coniferous aroma
Known Concerns
- ⚠ EU Annex III/107 restriction - turpentene-related fragrance allergens
- ⚠ Contains limonene and alpha-pinene (Annex III fragrance allergens)
- ⚠ Oxidised monoterpenes are significantly more potent sensitisers
- ⚠ Storage stability concerns - oxidation increases allergenic potential
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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