Banned in EU

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is the volatile oil obtained from Peru Balsam Tree, Myroxylon pereirae, Leguminosae

What does it do?

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1136), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Classification: (when used as a fragrance ingredient)

Frequently asked questions

What is Myroxylon Pereirae Oil?

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is the volatile oil obtained from Peru Balsam Tree, Myroxylon pereirae, Leguminosae

Is Myroxylon Pereirae Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Myroxylon Pereirae Oil do in cosmetic products?

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.

What is the CAS number of Myroxylon Pereirae Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is 8007-00-9.

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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