Synonym(s)
Dammar; Shorea Wiesneri
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Yellowish or reddish resin from the dammara tree (Shorea wiesneri, also Agathis dammnara), a coniferous tree, which is mainly found in the Philippines. The resin is used in cosmetic products. It has a viscosity regulating effect (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products). The solidified resin of the subfossil dammara tree, which is dug out of the ground, is called copal or copal. Copal is also used in the cosmetic industry.
Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Tripterpene acids, terpene alcohols, triterpenes.
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