myrrh absolute

General Material Information

Preferred name	myrrh absolute
Trivial Name	commiphora spp. absolute
Short Description	commiphora myrrha absolute
CAS Number	8016-37-3
CAS Number	84929-26-0
ECHA Number	284-510-0
FDA UNII	Search
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
Synonyms	commiphora molmol absolute commiphora myrrha absolute commiphora myrrha gum extract commiphora spp. absolute myrrh abs TBM 01 myrrh absolute (for fragrance) (Robertet) myrrh absolute resin myrrh absolute somalia myrrh HT 100 abs myrrh hyperabsolute tarif myrrh incolor abs MD, on carrier myrrh resinoid absolute

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	3301.90.5000
Wikipedia:	View
FAO:	OLIBANUM (FRANKINCENSE), MYRRH AND OPOPANAX RESINS AND OILS

Augustus Oils	Biolandes Parfumerie
BMV Fragrances	Charabot
Diffusions Aromatiques	Excellentia International
Fine Fragrances Pvt Ltd	Firmenich
Hermitage Oils	Mane
Perfumery Laboratory	Robertet
The John D. Walsh Company	Augustus Oils Ltd
BMV Fragrances Private Limited	Firmenich Inc.
Hermitage Oils / Neroli S.R.L.	Robertet, Inc.
The John D. Walsh Company, Inc

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Flash Point TCC Value	93.33 °C TCC
Shelf life	24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes	Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 0.6789 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Balsamic
balsamic, woody, musty, amber, spicy, toffee, gourmand
Odor strength	low
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997)	At 100.00 %. balsamic woody musty amber spicy toffee gourmand
Flavor Type: Balsamic
balsamic, woody old wood, brown, resinous, amber, musty, smoky
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997)	Balsamic old wood brown resinous amber musty smoky
General comment	Myrrh
For sweet, brown, vanilla, caramel and coconut notes	Sweet ambery balsamic myrrh reveals liquorice and smoky notes with an earthy mushroom impact

Applications	flavor and fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Balsam, Forest, Genet, Honeysuckle, Myrrh
Cosmetic purposes	Perfuming agents

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 1650 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 621, 1976.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for myrrh absolute usage levels up to:
	5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	13.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	3.30000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	8.30000
fruit ices:		-	8.30000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	13.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8016-37-3

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

commiphora spp. absolute

Chemidplus:0008016373

commiphora myrrha gum extract

Chemidplus:084929260