fir balsam oleoresin canada

Fir balsam oleoresin Canada is a natural resinous extract obtained primarily from the species Abies balsamea. This oleoresin presents as a viscous, sticky substance and is characterized by a distinct pine odor described as medium strength with sweet, woody fir needle nuances. It is also identified by synonyms such as Oils, Canada balsam, Canadian balsam oleoresin Canada, and Fir balsam absolute. The material’s chemical complexity comprises resin acids and volatile components typical for coniferous resin extracts. Sourced from fresh balsam fir trees commonly found in Canada, this oleoresin serves versatile purposes in flavoring and fragrance preparations, benefitting from its natural pine-like aromatic profile. For comprehensive chemical and safety data, refer to the linked PubChem entry.

This oleoresin naturally occurs in the balsam fir, scientifically known as Abies balsamea, a coniferous tree native to Canada and parts of the northeastern United States. Its resin is harvested from the tree’s needles and twigs, yielding a product rich in aromatic compounds contributing to its characteristic pine scent. Fir balsam oleoresin Canada finds applications predominantly within cosmetic and flavor and fragrance industries. It is commonly used as a fragrance ingredient, appreciated for its medium-strength pine odor with lasting substantivity, especially in formulations requiring pine, balsam, or woody notes. Its application extends to flavoring agents, where it imparts natural pine and balsam characteristics in select food flavor compositions. The product’s use is regulated under IFRA (International Fragrance Association) (Global) standards, which recommend usage levels not exceeding 10% in fragrance concentrates to mitigate dermal sensitization risks. Such standards emphasize maintaining low peroxide values during production to ensure stability and safety.

Fir balsam oleoresin Canada exhibits solubility characteristics typical of resinous conifer extracts, being soluble in alcohol solvents yet insoluble in water. This solubility profile facilitates its incorporation into ethanol-based perfume and flavor formulations while excluding aqueous systems without emulsifiers. The oleoresin’s physical state is viscous and sticky at ambient conditions, with a complex mixture of resin acids and volatile terpenoids contributing to its pine-like aroma and substantivity. These properties influence its behavior in cosmetic formulations, where it serves both as a fragrance carrier and a film former. Stability considerations include sensitivity to oxidation; thus, additives like antioxidants are recommended during production to maintain low peroxide values, which is essential to comply with IFRA guidelines. The oleoresin’s pine scent strength and lasting nature contribute to its value in maintaining aromatic profiles over extended durations in finished products.

	abies balsamea l. mill oleoresin
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8024-15-5
Pubchem (sid):	135340536

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	1301.90.0000
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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:
cosmetic, 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
IFRA Critical Effect:
Dermal sensitization
IFRA Other Specification:
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Essential oils (e.g. turpentine oil) and isolates (e.g. delta-3-carene) derived from the Pinacea family, including Pinus and Abies genera, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practicable level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 10 millimoles peroxide per liter, determined according to the FMA method, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (see Analytical Methods).
	View the IFRA Standard
Recommendation for fir balsam oleoresin canada usage levels up to:
	10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Safety references

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8024-15-5

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

SCCNFP:opinion

abies balsamea l. mill oleoresin

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