Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Balsams, peru
Peru balsam (INCI name: Myroxylon pereirae), when used as a fragrance ingredient is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Research docs0Claims0Sources6FunctionDeodorizer • Film formerIdentifier8007-00-9
Concern score
100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
The concern value reflects this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from the published classifications and regulatory status below — not the safety of a product it appears in. A score near 40 is the baseline for ingredients with no specific signal (water scores 40 by design), so a mid-range value is not a safety verdict.
Concern score 100/100 (critical) · high confidence.
Regional restrictions
- EU — banned · Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
- EU — restricted · Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Maximum concentration: 0.4% Other conditions: The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Where it appears
Prevalence of Balsams, peru in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
10
Brands
6
Personal care
Typical roles
DeodorizerFilm formerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceSoftener and conditioner
Catalog
Found in these products
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Evidence read
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No evidence profiles are attached to this ingredient yet.
Linked research
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No linked research documents are attached to this ingredient yet.
Extracted claims
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No extracted claims are attached to this ingredient yet.
Regulatory status
Published jurisdiction-level classifications and regulatory designations for this ingredient.
EU
EC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
Effective: 2010-10-19View source →
EU
EC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Maximum concentration: 0.4% Other conditions: The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Effective: 2023-10-03View source →
US