MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL
MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL must not be used as a fragrance ingredient in the EU — Annex II, entry 1136 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The prohibition is limited to that use; the entry is quoted in full below.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Myroxylon Balsamum Balsam Oil is a volatile oil of the balsam obtained from the bark exudate of Balsam Tolu Tree, Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms, Leguminosae
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1136
What entry II/1136 of the Regulation says
Peru balsam (INCI name: Myroxylon pereirae), when used as a fragrance ingredient
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL fall?
MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL falls under reference II/1136 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL performs the following functions in cosmetics: PERFUMING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking MYROXYLON BALSAMUM BALSAM OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.