EU_Declaration_91062.pdf
Botanical Name: Myroxylon pereira, Myroxylon balsamum Common name: Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Myroxylon pereira, Myroxylon balsamum |
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Common name: |
Balsam Fir |
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Plant family: |
Fabaceae |
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Genus: |
Myroxylon |
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Appearance/Color: |
Pale yellow to pale amber liquid with thin consistency |
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Odor: |
Rich, balsamic, sweet vanilla-like undertone |
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Blends With: |
Black Pepper, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang |
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Origin: |
USA, France |
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Source: |
Gum Resin |
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Method of Extraction: |
Steam distillation |
Absolute oils are the essential oils which are highly concentrated and have high potency. These Concentrated absolute oils have high aromatic properties thus they are majorly preferred in cosmetics, perfumery, and aromatherapy. During the postproduction processes these oils are further concentrated to make their absolute.
Peru balsam oil also known as black balsam, quina, tolu, Balsam fir oil, and balsamo, comes from the balsam of Peru which is a resinous substance obtained from the tree known as Myroxylon balsamum or Myroxylon pereirae. This resin is oily in nature and smells like a mixture of clove, cinnamon and vanilla. This is a unique aromatic combination of sweet and spicy.
Myroxylon genus was originally described in 1753 by Linnaeus, such description was made using a specimen collected in the province of Cartagena and named it as Toluifera balsamum. It was established firstly by Linnaeus filius in 1781, when he described Myroxylon peruiferum based on a specimen collected by Mutis in South America.
The crude gum resin collected from Myroxylon pereira is subjected to steam distillation to obtain the sweet spicy Peru Balsam oil which has multiple applications for its aroma.
Essential oils are distilled from the aromatic leaves, bark, and roots of plants. If applied to the skin directly, they can cause reactions, such as severe irritation, redness or burning.
Balsam oil is used in many products like food flavorings and in cosmetic products.
Balsam of Peru also has some medicinal uses too. It is used in products and creams for dry socket, hemorrhoids, toothache, dressings for wounds as it is a good antiseptic, diaper rash ointment and in cough medicine.
The wonderful soft aroma has wide applications in perfumery industry and is a great combination for floral blends.
COMMON USAGE
· Antiseptic
· Cicatrisant
· Deodorant or Antiperspirant
· Ant-inflammatory
· Diuretic
· Bronchitis and Respiratory Conditions
· Treats Dandruff
· Scabies
· Stress
· Sore Muscles
Ingredients:
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S. No |
Key Constituents |
Strength (%) |
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1 |
Benzyl benzoate |
59.0–86.2 |
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2 |
(E)-Benzyl cinnamate |
0.4–30.1 |
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3 |
Benzoic acid |
1.4–6.3 |
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4 |
(E)-Cinnamic acid |
0–5.8 |
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5 |
(E)-Nerolidol |
2.0–3.1 |
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6 |
(E)-Methyl cinnamate tr |
1.7 |
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7 |
Benzyl alcohol |
1.3–1.6 |
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety Summary
· Hazardous: Skin sensitization at moderate risk
· Cautions: Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age.
· Maximum adult daily oral dose 372 mg
· Maximum dermal use level 0.4%.
A daily dosage of oral maximum 372 mg, based on an oral limit of 5 mg/kg for benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate and benzoic acid, which constitute up to 94% of the oil.
Organ Specific Effects
· Reproductive toxicity: The reproductive toxicity data for benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol benzoic acid and cinnamic acid do not suggest any restriction in the use of Peru balsam oil in pregnancy.
Systemic Effects
· Acute Toxicity: Acute oral LD50 in rats reported as 3.5 mL/kg and 2.36 mL/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits reported as>2.0 g/kg and>5.0 g/kg.
· Skin irritation: No information
· Carcinogenic/anti carcinogenic potential: No data was found for Peru balsam oil, but it contains no known carcinogens.
· Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
· Reproductive toxicity: no data available
· Respiratory and skin sensitization: no data available
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Aquatic Toxicity: No data available
· Bioaccumulation: No data available
· Mobility in soil: No data available
· Persistence and degradability: No data available
· PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
· Other adverse effects: No data available
