Is Dimer Rosin safe in cosmetics?
Dimer Rosin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimer Rosin
Also known as: Caswell No. 677, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 599400, Polymerized resin acids
INCI: DIMER ROSIN
Dimer Rosin (CAS 65997-05-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance functional, film former. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Dimer Rosin is classified GHS Danger (H315, H317, H319, H334, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Fragrance functional, film former
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimer Rosin.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Fragrance
Hardener
No specific technical function
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dimer Rosin.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Caswell No. 677
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 599400
Polymerized resin acids
Chemical Function
Hardener
Fragrance
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimer Rosin allowed in the EU?
Dimer Rosin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimer Rosin do in cosmetics?
Dimer Rosin functions as: Fragrance functional, film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65997-05-9.
Is Dimer Rosin used outside cosmetics?
Dimer Rosin also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Dimer Rosin have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Dimer Rosin is classified GHS Danger (H315, H317, H319, H334, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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