Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Abies alba leaf wax
CAS 90028-76-5 · 70/100 · High conf.
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Abies alba leaf wax in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Abies alba cone extract”.
Also known as Abies alba cone extract · Abies alba cone oil · Abies alba leaf cera · Abies alba leaf oil · Abies alba needle extract · Abies alba needle oil
Show all 38 names
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Used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, a skin-conditioning agent and a skin protectant. Abies Alba Wood Extract is the extract of the wood of Abies alba, Pinaceae.
- Antioxidant
- Skin conditioning
- Skin protecting
- Tonic
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
Abies alba oil and extract is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- EU Annex III — restricted
- EU restricted in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15 ) Conditions of use and warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
EUCosIngActive9 entries
- Abies Alba Wood Extract is the extract of the wood of Abies alba, Pinaceae.Source →
- Abies Alba Cone Extract is an extract obtained from the cones of the fir Abies alba, Pinaceae Restriction: III/103Source →
- "European Silver Fir Cones Oil; Templin Cones Oil". Abies Alba Cone Oil is an essential oil obtained from the cones of the fir Abies alba, Pinaceae. It contains mainly L-limonene Restriction: III/103Source →
- Abies Alba Leaf Cera is the wax derived from the needles of the fir, Abies alba, Pinaceae Restriction: III/103Source →
- Abies Alba Leaf Oil is the volatile oil derived from the needles of the fir, Abies alba, Pinaceae Restriction: III/103Source →
- Abies Alba Leaf Wax is a wax obtained from the needles of Abies alba, Pinaceae. Restriction: III/103Source →
- Abies Alba Needle Extract is an extract obtained from the needles of the fir Abies alba, Pinaceae Restriction: III/103Source →
- "European Silver Fir Needles Oil; Templin Needles Oil". Abies Alba needle Oil is an essential oil obtained from the needles of the fir Abies alba, Pinaceae. It contains L-alpha-pinene, L-limonene, L-bornyl acetate Restriction: III/103Source →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 103.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Humectant, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Humectant, Softener and conditioner.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Abies alba leaf wax. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Abies alba leaf wax yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2013-05-17
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2020-02-13
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Abies alba leaf wax in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
AntioxidantSkin conditioningSkin protectingTonicPerfumingFragrance
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Abies alba leaf wax are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Abies alba leaf wax; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
