Glyceryl abietate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Glycerol ester of wood rosin

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Glycerol abietate belongs chemically to the group of fatty acid esters, here especially abietic acid (resin acid). Glyceryl abietate is used in numerous cosmetic products as a viscosity regulator to make a cream or ointment base supple.

Furthermore, glyceryl abietate is approved in the EU under the number E445 as a food additive.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer