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Is Myroxylon Pereirae Oil vegetarian?

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil

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Myroxylon Pereirae Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the Peru balsam tree, Myroxylon pereirae, family Leguminosae (Fabaceae), native to Central America.

Also known as Balsam Oil Peru, Balsam Peru Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil, Peru Balsam Oil
INCI name Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
CAS number 8007-00-9
EC number 232-352-8
CosIng ID 57204
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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