Substance Name: Peruvian balsam [NF]
RN: 8007-00-9
Notes
- TSCA Definition 2022: Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of resins, essential oils, and usually cinnamic and benzoic acids. (Myroxylon balsamum pereirae, Leguminosae).
- Used in treatment of radiation skin injuries in USSR.
Molecular Formula
- Unspecified
Classification Codes
- Natural Product
- Skin / Eye Irritant
- TSCA UVCB
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Balsam peru
- Peruvian balsam
- Peruvian balsam [NF]
Synonyms
- Balsam fir oil (Abies balsamea (L.) MilL.)
- Balsam fir oleoresin (Abies balsamea (L.) MilL.)
- Balsam oil, Peru (Myroxylon pereirae Klotzsch)
- Balsam peru
- Balsam Peru (Myroxylon pereirae Klotzsch)
- Balsam Peru extract (resinoid)
- Balsam Peru oil
- Balsam-of-Peru
- Balsams, peru
- EINECS 232-352-8
- FEMA No. 2114
- FEMA No. 2115
- FEMA No. 2116
- FEMA No. 2117
- Hyperabsolute balsam, Peru
- Myroxylon pereirae oleoresin
- Oil balsam peru
- Peru balsam
- Peruvian balsam
- UNII-8P5F881OCY
- UNII-DIK0395679
Systematic Names
- Balsams, peru
- Peru balsam
Superlist Name
- Balsam, peru (Myroxylon pereirae klotzsch)
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 8007-00-9
FDA UNIIs
- 8P5F881OCY
- DIK0395679
Other Registry Numbers
- 8016-42-0
- 90064-23-6
- 92874-95-8
System Generated Number
- 0008007009
Toxicity
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rabbit | LD50 | skin | > 10gm/kg (10000mg/kg) | Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 951, 1974. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | > 5gm/kg (5000mg/kg) | Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 951, 1974. |