peru balsam
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Notes :
Peru Balsam should not be used for products that come in contact with the skin. You may use the peru balsam oil but only in very small quantities. Peru Balsam is a pathological product which exudes from the trunk of the large Central American tree, Myroxylon Pereirae, when the bark is removed section wise from the tree. The exudation is collected in a very crude manner and is only coarsely purified locally by treatment with boiling water.
name :myroxylon pereirae klotzsch resin
cas number :8007-00-9
(EINECS) number :232-352-8
fema number :2116
 
 
export tariff code :1301.90.0000

Suppliers :
Berje :balsam peru
John D. Walsh :Peru Balsam
SAFC GlobalŪ :Peru balsam
Kosher
Odor:  cinnamon; fruity; sweet; vanilla; herbaceous; woody

organoleptics :
odor type :balsamic
odor strength :medium
odor description:
at 100.00 %.  
sweet balsam vanilla woody powdery
Luebke, William tgsc, (1981)
odor sample from :Berje Inc.
substantivity :400  Hour(s)

properties :
appearence :dark brown semi-solid to solid mass
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :No
flash point :> 212.00  °F.  TCC  ( > 100.00 °C. )

safety :
most important hazard(s) :Xi - Irritant
  R 38 - Irritating to skin.
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Oral Toxicity(LD50) : 
  Oral-Rat    >5000.00  mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 951, 1974.

Dermal Toxicity(LD50) : 
  Skin-Rabbit  >10000.00  mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 951, 1974.

Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) : 
  Not determined
 

safety in use :
Category :flavoring agent and adjuvant
 
IFRA critical Effect :Sensitization
IFRA fragrance material specification :
 Extracts and distillates of Peru balsam (the exudation from Myroxylon pereirae (Royle) Klotzsch) should not be used such that the total level exceeds 0.4% in cosmetic products. Based on a wide variety of test results on the sensitising potential of Peru balsam and its derivatives.
recommendation for peru balsam fragrance usage levels up to :
 PROHIBITED : Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
recommendation for peru balsam flavor usage levels up to :
  120.0000 ppm in the flavor.

safety references :
EPI System :view
IFRA :IFRA - ( Found under : Peru balsam crude )
Cancer Citations :Search
Toxicology Citations :Search
EPA Chem. Sub. Inventory : Yes
SCCNFP :opinion
 
WGK Germany :2
 
 
 
 
myroxylon pereirae klotzsch resin
(EINECS) number :232-352-8
RTECS :SE3599000 for cas# 8007-00-9
chemidplus :008007009
EPA Substance Registry Services :8007-00-9

references :
 
myroxylon pereirae klotzsch resin
pubchem :204312

Cosmetics :
Cosmetic uses : film formers
hair conditioning
masking agents

other :
CosIng :cosmetic data
FDA Everything Added to Food in the United States (EAFUS)View
synonyms :
 balsam peru (myroxylon pereirae klotzsch)
 myrosperum pereira balsam
 myroxylon pereirae klotzsch resin
 peru balsam
 peru balsam (myroxylon pereirae klotzsch)
 toluifera pereira balsam

potential blenders :    note
 amyl benzoateFL/FR
 amyl phenyl acetateFL/FR
isoamyl phenyl acetateFL/FR
isoamyl salicylateFL/FR
 benzyl cinnamateFL/FR
 benzyl isoeugenolFL/FR
isobutyl cinnamateFL/FR
 cassia bark oilFL/FR
 cinnamaldehydeFL/FR
 cinnamon bark oilFL/FR
 cinnamyl acetateFL/FR
 cinnamyl alcoholFL/FR
 civet absoluteFL/FR
 clove bud oilFL/FR
 coumarinFR
 dihydrocoumarinFL
 ethyl vanillinFL/FR
isoeugenolFL/FR
 eugenyl acetateFL/FR
isoeugenyl acetateFL/FR
 floral notes 
 heliotropinFL/FR
 labdanum resinoidFR
 linalyl cinnamateFL/FR
isolongifolanoneFR
2-methyl undecanalFL/FR
 musks 
 myrrh oilFL/FR
 nutmeg oilFL/FR
 olibanum oilFL/FR
 opoponax oilFL/FR
 oriental notes 
 patchouli oilFL/FR
 petitgrain oilFL/FR
 sandalwood oilFL/FR
 vanillinFL/FR
 vetiverolFL/FR
 vetiveryl acetateFL/FR
 violet leaf absoluteFL/FR
 ylang ylang oilFL/FR

potential uses :
 amber
 balsam
 butterscotch
 castoreum
 champaca champak
 cinnamon
 fixer
 heliotrope
 incense
 lilac lilas syringa
 lotus
 magnolia
 muguet lily of the valley
 oriental
 powder
 rose
 spice
 woody

natural occurrence in :    note
 myroxylon pereirae S

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