ABIES ALBA NEEDLE OIL

Fragrance

62

Moderate

CAS Number: 90028-76-5

About ABIES ALBA NEEDLE OIL

European silver fir needle oil is a fragrant essential oil listed in EU Annex III under reference III/103, meaning it is restricted in cosmetic products due to its fragrance allergen content.

Detailed Analysis

This essential oil is obtained from the needles of Abies alba (Pinaceae). It is listed in EU Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 under reference III/103, which restricts certain essential oils in cosmetic products due to their content of fragrance allergens subject to mandatory declaration. Key constituents include L-alpha-pinene, L-limonene, and L-bornyl acetate. The oil must be declared in the ingredient list when present above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.

What It Does

PERFUMING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Used primarily as a fragrance component in perfumery
  • ✓ Contains natural antioxidants (pinene)

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Listed in EU Annex III with reference III/103 — restricted as fragrance allergen
  • ⚠ Contains limonene and pinene, which are fragrance allergens requiring mandatory labelling
  • ⚠ May cause skin sensitisation in susceptible individuals

Safety Score

62

Moderate

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.