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Tolu balsam

Nhựa Tolu

Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum

Fabaceae · Nhựa cây · Balsam · Solvent-extracted (resinoid, absolute)

Tolu balsam (Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum) — botanical illustration
Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum

Safety

Skin sensitization · EU regulated

Tolu balsam is related to Peru balsam (same species, different variety). Skin sensitization risk, though lower than Peru balsam.

Low dermal concentration recommended.

EU requires labeling of benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate.


Usage guidelines

Maximum dermal level
1.6 percent
Storage
Dark, sealed, room temperature

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Benzyl benzoate20.0 – 35.0 %
Benzyl cinnamate10.0 – 18.0 %
Cinnamic acid5.0 – 12.0 %

Botanical source

Myroxylon balsamum grows in Colombia and Venezuela. Var. balsamum (Tolu balsam) differs from var. pereirae (Peru balsam, under P).

Family Fabaceae.


Notes

Balsamic-vanilla-cinnamon aroma, lighter than Peru balsam. Classical oriental base note.