Is Copaiba Balsam safe in cosmetics?
Copaiba Balsam has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Copaiba Balsam
INCI: COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN
Copaiba Balsam (CAS 9000-12-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as fragrance ingredient and for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 67.7%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
fragrance ingredient and for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
67.7%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR final report exists for Copaiba Balsam. Relying on general safety framework and own CPSR required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Copaiba Balsam.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Copaiba Balsam based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
balsam-of-peru-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; literature review
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "cross_reactivity_group": "balsam-of-peru-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; literature review"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Copaiba Balsam.
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Copaiba Balsam allowed in the EU?
Copaiba Balsam EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 67.7%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Copaiba Balsam do in cosmetics?
Copaiba Balsam functions as: fragrance ingredient and for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9000-12-8.
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