copaiba balsam oil replacer

Copaiba balsam oil replacer is a fragrance compound designed as a substitute for natural balsam copaiba oils sourced from South American Copaifera species. It presents as a liquid with pronounced balsamic, spicy, woody, and creamy aroma facets, including metallic and peppery hints. This oil replacer is known under synonyms such as balsam copaiba NNO (BMV Fragrances) and copaifera reticulata oil replacer. It exhibits solubility in alcohols but remains insoluble in water, making it suitable for various alcohol-based fragrance formulations. The compound is documented in controlled vocabularies and chemical databases such as PubChem. Its composition allows it to emulate the olfactory profile of natural copaiba balsam while potentially offering more consistent sourcing and handling characteristics.

Copaiba balsam oil replacer originates as a synthetic or semi-synthetic alternative to natural copaiba balsam oils, which are typically extracted from the resin of Copaifera langsdorffi, Copaifera reticulata, and related South American trees. Its main application lies within fragrance agents, where it substitutes the natural oil to provide a balsamic, spicy, woody, and creamy note without relying on plant resin extraction. The compound's use follows guidance from the International Fragrance Association (IFRA, Global), which establishes safety practices for fragrance materials to ensure consumer and environmental protection. While it mimics the odor profile of natural copaiba balsam, its synthetic nature may afford advantages in stability and regulatory compliance across various perfumery applications.

Copaiba balsam oil replacer displays solubility in alcohol solvents, facilitating its incorporation into perfumery bases and formulations. Its water insolubility affects its behavior in aqueous systems, guiding usage towards non-aqueous or predominantly alcohol-based products. The complex balsamic and spicy odor character stems from its constituent chemical profile, which imparts aromatic stability and compatibility with other fragrance components. Its physicochemical properties contribute to formulation versatility but require consideration of solvent choice to maintain solubility and aroma integrity. Absence of classified hazards under OSHA HCS and the lack of defined toxicity data underline the importance of adhering to recommended usage levels and safety codes such as IFRA standards.

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Safety information

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:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for copaiba balsam oil replacer flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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