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
Pinus pumilio bark extract
CAS 97676-05-6 · 70/100 · High conf.
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Pinus pumilio bark extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Pinus pumila needle extract”.
Also known as Pinus pumila needle extract · Pinus pumila twig leaf extract · Pinus pumila twig leaf oil · Pinus pumilio branch/leaf oil · Pinus pumilio leaf extract · Pinus mugo bark
Show all 21 names
Pine, Pinus pumila, ext. · Pinus pumila leaf and twig oil and extract · Mountain pine bark · Mugo pine bark · Pine (pinus pumilio) bark extract · Pinus fischeri bark · Pinus magellensis bark · Pinus montana bark · Pinus mughus bark · Pinus pumilio bark · Pinus x digenea bark · Pinus x wettsteinii bark · Pinus mugo subsp. mugo bark · Pine, Pinus pumila, extract · Pinus pumila oil and extract
Used in cosmetics as a humectant, a skin-conditioning agent and a hair conditioner. Pinus Pumilio Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Mountain Pine, Pinus pumilio, Pinaceae.
- Humectant
- Skin conditioning
- Hair conditioning
- Tonic
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
Pinus pumila leaf and twig 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: The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Pinus Pumila’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L. (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished…
EUCosIngActive7 entries
- Pinus Pumilio Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Mountain Pine, Pinus pumilio, PinaceaeSource →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 114.Source →
- Pinus Pumila Needle Extract is the extract of the needles of Pinus pumila, Pinaceae. Restriction: III/114Source →
- Pinus Pumila Twig Leaf Extract obtained from the twigs leaves of the Pine, Pinus pumila, Pinaceae Restriction: III/114Source →
- Pinus Pumila Twig Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the twigs leaves of the Pine, Pinus pumila, Pinaceae Restriction: III/114Source →
- Pinus Pumilio Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Mountain Pine, Pinus pumilio, PinaceaeSource →
- Pinus Pumilio Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the needles and branches of the Mountain Pine, Pinus pumilio, PinaceaeSource →
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 Humectant, Deodorizer, 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 Humectant, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Pinus pumilio bark extract. 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 Pinus pumilio bark extract 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 2023-09-11
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2020-03-19
- 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 Pinus pumilio bark extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
2
Typical roles
HumectantSkin conditioningHair conditioningTonicPerfumingFragrance
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Pinus pumilio bark extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
