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
Oils, galbanum
CAS 8023-91-4
Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers
68916-24-5 · 93165-40-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Oils, galbanum in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Ferula galbaniflua gum”.
Also known as Ferula galbaniflua gum · Ferula galbaniflua gum extract · Ferula galbaniflua resin oil · Galbanum oil · Ferula galbaniflua (galbanum) resin oil · Ferula gummosa resin oil
Show all 16 names
Galbanum volatile oil · Elemi oil (Canarium spp.) · Ferula galbaniflua (galbanum) gum extract · Galbanum, oil (ferula spp.) · Galbanum CO2 extract · Galbanum absolute · Galbanum gum · rectified Galbanum oil · Galbanum resin · Galbanum resinoid
Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial, a tonic and a fragrance ingredient. Ferula Galbaniflua Gum is a gum obtained from the Galbanum, Ferula galbaniflua, Apiaceae.
- Antimicrobial
- Tonic
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Oils, galbanum appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive3 entries
- Ferula Galbaniflua Gum is a gum obtained from the Galbanum, Ferula galbaniflua, ApiaceaeSource →
- "Galbanum Gum Extract". Ferula Galbaniflua Gum Extract is an extract of the gum of the Galbanum, Ferula galbaniflua, ApiaceaeSource →
- "Galbanum Oil". Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil is the essential oil obtained from the resin of the Galbanum, Ferula galbaniflua, ApiaceaeSource →
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 Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.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 Oils, galbanum. 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 Oils, galbanum yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
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 Oils, galbanum in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
3
Typical roles
AntimicrobialTonicPerfumingFragranceFlavouring
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Oils, galbanum are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Oils, galbanum; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
