Product Name

  • Name

    Peru balsam

  • EINECS 232-352-8
  • CAS No. 8007-00-9
  • Density 1.161
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point
  • Formula
  • Boiling Point 314 °C(lit.)
  • Molecular Weight 0
  • Flash Point >110 ºC
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance
  • Safety Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
  • Risk Codes R38   
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 8007-00-9 (Peru balsam)
  • Hazard Symbols
  • Synonyms Balm ofPeru;Balsam Peru oil;Balsam of Peru;Black balsam;China oil;Hondurasbalsam;Indian balsam;Liquid storax;Myroxylon balsamum pereirae balsam;Perubalsam;Peru balsam oil;Perul;Peruvian balsam;Surinam balsam;
  • PSA 0.00000
  • LogP 0.00000

Peru balsam Chemical Properties

Product Name: Peru balsam
Synonyms: Balsam of peru ; Balsam peru ; Balsam peru oil;balsam peru resinoid ; Fema 2116 ; Fema 2117 ; Peru balsam ; Peru balsam alva essence
Product Categories: Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;O-P;Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals;Other AdditivesHematology and Histology;Allergens;Cosmetics;Routine Histology Stains
CAS NO: 8007-00-9
EINECS: 232-352-8
Boiling point: 314 °C(lit.)
Density : 1.161
FEMA : 2116
Refractive index 1.5690
Flashing point: >110°C
Appearance: Peru balsam (CAS NO. 8007-00-9) is yellow to light brown slightly viscous oil. Liquid crystals often produce precipitates.
Solubility: Peru balsam (CAS NO. 8007-00-9) is soluble in most of the grease,a white haze in mineral oil, . Slightly soluble in propylene glycol, nearly do not dissolve in glycerin.

Peru balsam Uses

GB 2760 - 1996: Peru balsam (CAS NO. 8007-00-9) is allowed the use of food with the spices,and is mainly used for bitter taste materials, such as the preparation of chocolate and tobacco flavors.

Peru balsam Production

 Peru balsam (CAS NO. 8007-00-9) is derived from resin of leguminous plants of Peru Balsam tree (Myroxylonpereirae) , with benzene or ethanol extraction or distillation .Yield of 0.7% ~ 1.1%.

Peru balsam Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
rabbit LD50 skin > 10gm/kg (10000mg/kg)   Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 951, 1974.
rat LD50 oral > 5gm/kg (5000mg/kg)   Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 951, 1974.

Peru balsam Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Peru balsam Safety Profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes IrritantXi
Risk Statements 38-43
R38:Irritating to skin. 
R43:May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Statements 28-38-36/37/39
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. 
S38:In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
RTECS SE3599000

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