What does Callitris quadrivalvis gum do?

Used in cosmetics as an emulsion stabiliser and a fragrance ingredient. Callitris Quadrivalvis Gum is a resin obtained from the Sandarac Tree, Callitris quadrivalvis, Cupressaceae.

Is Callitris quadrivalvis gum safe?

We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

beauty
industrial

Callitris quadrivalvis gum

CAS 9000-57-1

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Callitris quadrivalvis gum in plain language

What it is: Also known as Sandarac · Tetraclinis articulata resin · sandarac Resins · Arar tree resin · Callitris articulata resin · Callitris quadrivalvis resin
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Cupressus articulata resin · Sandarac gum · Sandarac resin · Thuja articulata resin · Sandarac (tetraclinis articulata (vahl.) mast.)
What it does: Used in cosmetics as an emulsion stabiliser and a fragrance ingredient. Callitris Quadrivalvis Gum is a resin obtained from the Sandarac Tree, Callitris quadrivalvis, Cupressaceae.
Emulsion stabilising
Fragrance
Emulsifier
Flavouring
Deodorant
Is it a concern?: We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Callitris quadrivalvis gum appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

Found in consumer products
Industrial

EUCosIngActiveCallitris Quadrivalvis Gum is a resin obtained from the Sandarac Tree, Callitris quadrivalvis, Cupressaceae
- Callitris Quadrivalvis Gum is a resin obtained from the Sandarac Tree, Callitris quadrivalvis, CupressaceaeSource →
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 Deodorizer, Emulsifier, 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 Deodorizer, Emulsifier, 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 Callitris quadrivalvis gum. 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 Callitris quadrivalvis gum yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
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EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated February 8, 2019
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EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
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FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
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openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Callitris quadrivalvis gum in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

Typical roles

Emulsion stabilisingFragranceEmulsifierFlavouringDeodorant

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