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Is Myroxylon Pereirae Resin vegetarian?

Myroxylon Pereirae Resin

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Myroxylon Pereirae Resin is an oleoresin (Balsam of Peru) obtained from the bark exudate of the Balsam of Peru tree, Myroxylon pereirae, family Fabaceae (Leguminosae).

Also known as Balsamum Peruvianum, Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Resin, Peruvian Balsam
INCI name Myroxylon Pereirae Resin
CAS number 8007-00-9
EC number 232-352-8
CosIng ID 35467
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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