Name | Peru balsam |
Synonyms | FEMA 2116 FEMA 2117 BALSAM PERU Peru balsam PERU BALSAM BALSAM OF PERU Balsam Peru oil BALSAM PERU RESINOID PERU BALSAM ALVA ESSENCE |
CAS | 8007-00-9 |
EINECS | 232-352-8 |
Density | 1.161 |
Boling Point | 314°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | >110°C |
Color | A dark-brown viscous liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.5690 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Yellow to light brown slightly viscous oil. It has the sweet aroma of fresh fragrant paste and the fragrance of vanilla. Crystals often precipitate in liquids. Soluble in most oils and fats, in mineral oil there is a white turbidity. Slightly soluble in propylene glycol, a few do not dissolve in glycerol. |
Use | Uses GB 2760-1996: permitted use of food flavors. Mainly used for bitter materials, such as the preparation of chocolate and tobacco flavor. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R38 - Irritating to the skin R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact |
Safety Description | S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37/38 - S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | SE3599000 |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 2360 mg/kg FCTXAV 12,807,74 |
FEMA | 2117 | BALSAM OIL, PERU (MYROXYLON PEREIRAE KLOTZSCH) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | GB 2760-1996: food spices allowed. Mainly used for bitter materials, such as preparing chocolate and tobacco flavors. |
Production method | The resin of the legume Peruvian balm tree (Myroxylonpereirae) is extracted or distilled with benzene or ethanol. The yield was 0.7% ~ 1.1%. Mainly produced in El Salvador. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: > 5000 mg/kg |
stimulation data | skin-rabbit 500 mg/24 hours moderate |
flammability hazard characteristics | it is easier to burn when heated; combustion produces stimulating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, mist water |