Good Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Balsam Copaiba

INCI: COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN

CAS Number
9000-12-8
Function
film forming, masking, fragrance, antimicrobial, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions; considered low risk at typical cosmetic concentrations; potential allergen in sensitized individuals.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Balsam Copaiba based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
balsam-of-peru-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; literature review

Expert Verdict

South American oleoresin with film-forming and antimicrobial activity; good safety record at low concentrations but balsam-class sensitization risk warrants caution; avoid in fragrance-sensitive formulations at high levels.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balsam Copaiba safe in cosmetics?

South American oleoresin with film-forming and antimicrobial activity; good safety record at low concentrations but balsam-class sensitization risk warrants caution; avoid in fragrance-sensitive formulations at high levels. The EU classifies Balsam Copaiba as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Balsam Copaiba allowed in the EU?

Balsam Copaiba EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Balsam Copaiba do in cosmetics?

Balsam Copaiba functions as: film forming, masking, fragrance, antimicrobial, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-12-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Balsam Copaiba?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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