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Fragrance

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA BALSAM EXTRACT

CAS 94891-28-8 / 8046-19-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A balsam resin extract from the American sweet gum tree, used as a perfume material. Restricted under EU Annex III/181 for sensitisation; balsam-of-Peru-allergic users should avoid it.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic warmth in fragrance
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Skin conditioning at low %

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III entry 181 — restricted fragrance ingredient (American storax)
  • High sensitisation potential — cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamic aldehyde, styrene derivatives
  • One of the 26 EU declared fragrance allergens
  • Cross-reactivity with balsam of Peru-allergic individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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