Is Balsam Copaiba safe in cosmetics?
Balsam Copaiba has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Balsam Copaiba
INCI: COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN
Balsam Copaiba (CAS 9000-12-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as film forming, masking, fragrance, antimicrobial, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
film forming, masking, fragrance, antimicrobial, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Balsam Copaiba.
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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
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Balsam Copaiba — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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