Myroxylon Balsamum Resin
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, fragrance, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is an oleoresin (Balsam Tolu) obtained from the bark exudate of Balsam Tolu Tree, Myroxylon balsamum L., Leguminosae. It consists primarily of resins, essential oils, and usually cinnamic and benzoic acids
What does it do?
Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Myroxylon Balsamum Resin?
Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is an oleoresin (Balsam Tolu) obtained from the bark exudate of Balsam Tolu Tree, Myroxylon balsamum L., Leguminosae. It consists primarily of resins, essential oils, and usually cinnamic and benzoic acids
Is Myroxylon Balsamum Resin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Myroxylon Balsamum Resin do in cosmetic products?
Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, fragrance, hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Myroxylon Balsamum Resin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myroxylon Balsamum Resin is 9000-64-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010