Fragrance
Hydroabietyl alcohol, when used as a fragrance ingredient
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A rosin-derived alcohol used for woody and balsamic fragrance notes. Strongly linked to colophony contact allergy — IFRA-restricted and an EU declarable allergen in fragrance compositions.
Skin benefits
- Provides woody, balsamic resin fragrance note
Known concerns
- Rosin/colophony-related — strong skin sensitiser
- IFRA Standard restricts use levels
- High contact-allergy rates documented
- EU Annex III declarable allergen in fragrance
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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