ABIES ALBA LEAF CERA
Moderate
CAS Number: 90028-76-5
About ABIES ALBA LEAF CERA
A fir needle wax derived from Abies alba needles, used as a texture-enhancing and perfuming ingredient; listed under EU Annex III reference III/103 due to essential oil component restrictions.
Detailed Analysis
Abies alba (European silver fir) needle wax is a hard plant wax used for texture and film-forming in cosmetic formulations. The entry EU Annex III reference III/103 specifically covers Abies alba needle oil and its derivatives, restricting their use due to fragrance allergen and sesquiterpene lactone concerns. The wax form is a purified derivative with lower allergenic potential, but skin sensitisation risk from residual volatile constituents remains a consideration for susceptible individuals.
Skin Benefits
- ✓ texture enhancement
- ✓ film-forming
- ✓ perfuming agent
Known Concerns
- ⚠ EU Annex III reference III/103
- ⚠ sesquiterpene lactone contact allergy risk
- ⚠ fragrance allergen concern
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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