myrrh resin

General Material Information

Preferred name	myrrh resin
Trivial Name	Myrrh resin
Short Description	commiphora myrrha resin
CAS Number	9000-45-7
FEMA Number	2765
ECHA Number	232-543-6
FDA UNII	JC71GJ1F3L
COE Number	150
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	9000-45-7 ; MYRRH, GUM (COMMIPHORA SPP.)
Synonyms	commiphora molmol resin commiphora myrrha resin commiphora spp. resin Myrrh Myrrh gum Perfumes, myrrh Commiphora molmol ext. Commiphora abyssinica, ext. Commiphora molmol extract Gum-resin myrrh

Publications by PubMed
Antibacterial activity of resin rich plant extracts.
Four new sesquiterpenes from Commiphora myrrha and their neuroprotective effects.
A review of the efficacy of traditional Iranian medicine for inflammatory bowel disease.
Isolation and biological activities of neomyrrhaol and other terpenes from the resin of Commiphora myrrha.
Chemical composition of the essential oil and supercritical CO2 extract of Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. and of Acorus calamus L.
Irritant potential of some constituents from oleo-gum-resin of Commiphora myrrha.
Toxicity of Commiphora myrrha to goats.
Effects on rats of Commiphora myrrha extract given by different routes of administration.
Anti-inflammatory activity of some traditional medicinal plants.

Export Tariff Code:	3301.30.0000
Wikipedia:	View
FAO:	OLIBANUM (FRANKINCENSE), MYRRH AND OPOPANAX RESINS AND OILS

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Flash Point TCC Value	100 °C TCC
Shelf life	36 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
benzyl benzoate, cloudy	Yes
water, 0.6789 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Balsamic
woody, balsamic, incense, sweet, woody old wood
Odor strength	medium
Substantivity	400 hour(s) at 20.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997)	At 100.00 %. woody balsam incense sweet old wood
Flavor Type: Balsamic
myrrh, balsamic
General comment	Myrrh

Applications	flavor and fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Acacia, Aldehydic, Amaryllis, Amber, Ambrene, Ambrette oil replacer, Angelica, Animal, Armoise, Arnica flower, Ash mountain ash blossom, Autumn, Azalea, Balsam, Bark, Beeswax absolute replacer, Boxwood, Boxwood blossom, Cabreuva wood, Calamus oil replacer, Cassia, Cassia blossom, Castoreum, Cedar, Cedar forest, Chestnut blossom, Christmas, Chypre, Cistus, Clove, Clove blossom, Coconut, Copaiba balsam, Coronilla, Croton eluteria bark, Dahlia, Daisy, Daphne, Deertongue absolute replacer, Dogwood, Fenugreek, Fern, Fir balsam, Fir needle oil replacer, Floral, Flouve, Flouve blossom, Forest, Frankincense, Galangal root, Genet, Ginger white ginger, Guaiacwood, Habuba, Heather, Herbal, Honey, Honeysuckle, Hugonia, Immortelle, Incense, Iris blossom, Ivy, Jonesia, Labdanum, Lavender, Leather, Mastic oil replacer, Moss, Musk, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Opoponax, Oriental, Patchouli, Petunia, Pine, Pine forest, Powder, Pumpkin pie, Redwood, Reseda, Rose d'orient, Rose dog rose, Rose moss rose, Sandalwood, Spice, Spicewood, Stephanotis, Sweet grass, Tansy oil replacer, Tobacco, Toffee, Tonka bean, Tulip, Valerian, Valerian, Vanilla, Vetiver, Woodruff, Woody
Flavoring purposes	Angelica, Cistus, Copaiba balsam, Croton eluteria bark, Fenugreek, Galangal root, Guaiacwood, Immortelle, Nut, Pear prickly pear, Tansy oil replacer, Valerian, Valerian
Other purposes	Dry, Fantasy blends, Liverwort, Straw, Warm, Weedy
Cosmetic purposes	Fragrance

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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

Pictogram

Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
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 resin usage levels up to:
	8.0000 % 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
Click here to view publication 3
		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	0.15000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	84.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	1.20000
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	0.13000
fruit ices:		-	0.13000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		0.13000	10.00000
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:		-	10.00000
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-