tolu balsam

General Material Information

Preferred name	tolu balsam
Trivial Name	Tolu balsam
Short Description	oleoresin (balsam tolu) obtained from the bark exudate of balsam tolu tree, myroxylon balsamum l., leguminosae
Formula	unspecified
CAS Number	9000-64-0
FEMA Number	3070
ECHA Number	232-550-4
FDA UNII	TD2LE91MBE
MDL	MFCD00148693
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	9000-64-0 ; TOLU, BALSAM, GUM (MYROXYLON SPP.)
Synonyms	balsam tolu balsamum tolutanum (myroxylon toluiferum) balsarnum americanum (myroxylon toluiferum) myroxylon toluiferum l. oleoresin (balsam tolu) obtained from the bark exudate of balsam tolu tree, myroxylon balsamum l., leguminosae tolu balsam PG tolutanischer balsam (myroxylon toluiferum) Balsams, tolu Tolu balsam gum Tolu Tolu balsams Balsam of tolu Myroxylon balsamum balsam Myroxylon toluiferum balsam

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	1301.90.0000
Wikipedia:	View

Berjé	BOC Sciences
Bristol Botanicals	ECSA Chemicals
Ernesto Ventós	George Uhe Company
Indenta Group	Indukern F&F
John Kellys (London)	Lluch Essence
Moellhausen	Pangaea Sciences
Pell Wall Perfumes	R C Treatt & Co Ltd
Reincke & Fichtner	Sigma-Aldrich
Berje Inc.	Indukern, S.A. F&F Ingredients Division
Lluch Essence S.L.	Moellhausen S.P.A.
R C Treatt and Co Ltd	Ernesto Ventós S.A.

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Melting Point	55 to 60°C @ 760 mm Hg
Flash Point TCC Value	100 °C TCC
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 9.269 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Balsamic
sweet, balsamic, amber, fruity
Odor strength	medium
Substantivity	400 hour(s) at 20.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982)	At 100.00 %. sweet balsamic amber fruity
Flavor Type: Balsamic
tolu balsam
General comment	Tolu balsam

Applications	flavor and fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Amber, Balsam, Hyacinth, Incense, Lilac, Oriental, Tolu balsam, Woody
Other purposes	Fixer
Cosmetic purposes	Film formers, Fragrance, Hair conditioning

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
cinnamaldehyde	Max. Found:
cinnamyl alcohol	Max. Found:
eugenol	Max. Found:
Recommendation for tolu balsam 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:		-	8.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	2.60000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	13.00000
fruit ices:		-	13.00000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	5.20000
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:		-	-

Daily Med:search

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):9000-64-0

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

myroxylon toluiferum l.

Chemidplus:0009000640

RTECS:CP2355000 for cas# 9000-64-0