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W211613

Sigma-Aldrich

Peru balsam

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CAS Number:
FEMA Number:
2116
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
298n
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

Kosher

Quality Level

refractive index

n20/D 1.5690 (lit.)

density

1.161 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

balsamic; woody; sweet; vanilla

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Petra Turić et al.
Collegium antropologicum, 35(1), 83-87 (2011-06-15)
Because of their widespread use, fragrances are among the most common causes of contact allergic dermatitis, second only to nickel. During a five-year period 3,065 patients with contact dermatitis were patch tested using a specific mix of fragrances. 509 (16.6%)
Eli Magen et al.
The American journal of the medical sciences, 341(3), 202-206 (2011-01-15)
Patch testing is performed to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis to avoid exposure to the revealed contact allergens. Nevertheless, patch testing is not routinely performed in the evaluation of patients with chronic idiopathic (spontaneous) urticaria (CIU). The objective of this study
J M Fernández-Vozmediano et al.
Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 102(3), 206-211 (2011-02-22)
One of the greatest challenges in occupational dermatology is the identification of chemical substances used by patients in their work in order to determine their allergenic potential. Numerous techniques have been described for the identification of allergenic compounds. These tests
Stephanie Tan et al.
The Australasian journal of dermatology, 52(3), 222-223 (2011-08-13)
Two patients presented with cheilitis and perioral dermatitis. Patch testing revealed positive reactions to both Myroxylon pereirae (MP; formerly known as Balsam of Peru) and Lucas Papaw Ointment (LPO; Lucas Papaw Remedies, Bisbane, Qld, Australia). MP was not listed as
Elise M Herro et al.
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 23(1), 17-21 (2012-06-02)
Although allergic contact dermatitis of the eyelids is a common condition, limited information is available regarding the selection of patch-testing chemicals for proper evaluation. The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate the relevance of allergens responsible for allergic eyelid

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