Peru Balsam Oil
Description
A majestic tree, balsam of Peru or Myroxylon pereirae secretes a thick brown enveloping resin when wounded, with the power to heal its bark. The purified resin is used to make balsam of Peru essential oil and resinoid, which have very similar olfactory qualities. The vanilla-balsamic notes of Peruvian balsam produce a delightful fragrance, its mellow, fleshy roundness surrounding the delicate floral sillage reminiscent of orchids and white flowers. A long-lasting base note, Balsam of Peru brings a sweet, rich touch to floral and oriental compositions.
General Information
| Alt Name | Myroxylon pereirae oil |
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| Category | Essential Oil |
| CAS Number | 8007-00-9 |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Balsamic |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Sweet, Balsamic, Cinnamyl, Vanilla, Amber, Spicy, Powdery, Resinous |
| Substantivity | 400 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Yellow amber brown clear oily liquid (est) |
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| Specific Gravity | 1.095 to 1.11 @ 25 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon | 9.111 to 9.236 |
| Refractive Index | 1.567 to 1.579 @ 20 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 314 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 200 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
IFRA
| Standard | https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_071.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions Usage limits in the finished product |
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Safety Information
| R-phrases | R38 - Irritating to skin R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact |
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| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xi - Irritant |
References
| TGSC | http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1009811.html |
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