Peru Balsam

INCI: MYROXYLON PEREIRAE

CAS Number
8007-00-9
Function
fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safety assessment completed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Peru Balsam is restricted in EU cosmetics due to documented sensitization and absorption concerns, though permitted in the US following CIR safety review.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

EU Restricted Allergen eu_banned_cosmetics ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peru Balsam safe in cosmetics?

Peru Balsam is restricted in EU cosmetics due to documented sensitization and absorption concerns, though permitted in the US following CIR safety review. The EU classifies Peru Balsam as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Peru Balsam allowed in the EU?

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

What does Peru Balsam do in cosmetics?

Peru Balsam functions as: fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-00-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Peru Balsam?

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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