Synonym(s)
CAS number: 9000-64-0; Tolu Balsam
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Myroxylon balsamum resin is an excretory product of the tolu balsam tree, which is used in cosmetic formulations. The raw balsam is cut from the trees. When applied, the balm forms a film on the skin, hair or nails. It also acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and as a flavoring agent (reduces or inhibits the basic smell or taste of a product)
From an allergological point of view, the product is to be classified as questionable due to its contact allergic potency.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer