ABIES PECTINATA NEEDLE EXTRACT
Fragrance
Moderate
CAS Number: 92128-34-2
About ABIES PECTINATA NEEDLE EXTRACT
An essential oil-like extract from silver fir needles used for fragrance, containing limonene that is restricted in the EU due to its allergenic potential when oxidized.
Detailed Analysis
Abies pectinata (European silver fir) needle extract is listed in EU CosIng Annex III under entry 105, requiring declaration due to naturally occurring fragrance allergens including limonene and other terpenes. The SCCS has flagged oxidized limonene as a skin sensitization risk. Usage concentration limits apply in certain product types, and suppliers must provide allergen declarations per Regulation 1223/2009.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Coniferous extracts contain antioxidant polyphenols
- ✓ Traditional use in folk medicine for soothing preparations
- ✓ Provides natural coniferous fragrance in cosmetic products
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Contains limonene — a fragrance allergen requiring label declaration
- ⚠ Contains alpha-pinene and other terpenes that oxidize on air exposure, increasing sensitization risk
- ⚠ EU Annex III restricted (III/105)
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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