Myroxylon Pereirae 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 Pereirae Resin is an oleoresin (Balsam Peru) obtained from the bark exudate of the Balsam Peru Tree, Myroxylon pereirae, Leguminosae
What does it do?
Myroxylon Pereirae 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
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Myroxylon Pereirae Resin 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 Resin?
Myroxylon Pereirae Resin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Myroxylon Pereirae Resin is an oleoresin (Balsam Peru) obtained from the bark exudate of the Balsam Peru Tree, Myroxylon pereirae, Leguminosae
Is Myroxylon Pereirae Resin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Myroxylon Pereirae Resin is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Myroxylon Pereirae Resin do in cosmetic products?
Myroxylon Pereirae Resin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, fragrance, hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Myroxylon Pereirae Resin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myroxylon Pereirae Resin 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