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Fragrance

MYROXYLON PEREIRAE OIL

CAS 8007-00-9 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Peru balsam — historically a fragrance ingredient and one of the most common contact allergens worldwide. EU bans crude balsam from cosmetics; severe sensitization risk means this should be avoided entirely.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic balsamic fragrance (historical use only)

Known concerns

  • One of the most common contact allergens worldwide
  • EU restricts/bans Myroxylon pereirae crude balsam in cosmetics
  • Severe sensitization risk including systemic contact dermatitis
  • Cinnamic and benzyl ester content drives reactions
  • Should not be used in modern cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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