Agent Name |
Balsam of Peru |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Balsam Peru; Balsamum peruvianim; Black balsam; China oil; Honduras balsam; Indian balsam; Peruvian balsam; Surinam balsam; Toluifera pereirae; [Marks, p. 67] |
Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
Sources/Uses |
A dark brown liquid mixture derived from a tree that grows in Central America, balsam of Peru has a pleasant cinnamon-vanilla odor and is used in cosmetics, topical medications, flavors, and spices. [Marks, p. 66-7] No longer used in metalworking fluids; [Kanerva, p. 426] |
Comments |
Work-related allergic contact dermatitis may occur in hairdressers and healthcare workers; [Kanerva, p. 426] Balsam of Peru causes immunologic and nonimmunologic contact urticaria. [Kanerva 2004, p. 98] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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