Personal Care / Cosmetic
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Flavor and Fragrance
Animal Health & Nutrition
Sport Nutrition
IndustrialAppearance
Brownish to amber crystalline solid
Function
Its main use in the modern era is in perfumery, where it is valued for its warm, mellow yet somewhat spicy scent. It is also used as a natural remedy for skin rashes. Ironically, it is a well known cause of contact dermatitis, a form of skin allergy.
Synonyms
Tolu Balsam; Balsamum tolutanum; Tolu balsam gum
Storage
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight.
Packages
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Cosmetics
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Essential oils
- surfactants
Other
- Origin: Natural
- Shelf life: 3 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 60000 CLASS 70 RV 2.15
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 55-60 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A