Colophonium
Used in cosmetic products as binding, depilatory, film forming and viscosity controlling. Rosin is the residue left after distilling off the volatile oil from the oleoresin obtained from Pinus palustris and other species of Pinaceae.
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IUPAC name: (1R,4aR,4bR,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,6,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid
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What is Colophonium used for in cosmetics?
Colophonium is used in cosmetic products as binding, depilatory, film forming and viscosity controlling. Rosin is the residue left after distilling off the volatile oil from the oleoresin obtained from Pinus palustris and other species of Pinaceae.
Is Colophonium restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
No EU restriction annex is recorded for Colophonium in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.
What is the CAS number of Colophonium?
Colophonium is listed with CAS number 8050-09-7 and EC number 232-475-7.
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