A Remedy For: Bronchitis, Colds, Cough, Fever, Hemorrhoids,
Sore throat,
Tendency to infection, Wounds and burns
Caution: never use an essential oil undiluted
on your skin unless you absolutely
Know what you are doing!
Balsam of Peru is used externally for
dry chapped
and cracked skin,infected and poorly healing wounds, burns,
bedsores, frostbite, leg ulcers, bruises caused by artificial
limbs, and hemorrhoids.
What It Is; Why It Works:
Balsam of Peru is a resin extracted from incisions in the bark
of the Peruvian Balsam tree. It is an antiseptic that combats
bacteria, promotes wound healing, and kills parasites, especially
scabies. The tree is native to South and Central America. Despite
its name, the essential oils main source is San Salvador.
Avoid If... There are no known medical conditions
that preclude use of this essential oil.
Special Cautions: Whether taken internally or
externally, large quantities of this medication can damage the
kidneys. Used externally, Balsam of Peru often causes skin reactions
such as eruptions, ulcers, swelling, and red patches. Allergic
reactions are also possible from internal use. Because Balsam
of Peru may increase your sensitivity to sunlight, minimize your
exposure to the sun while using this medication.
Possible Drug Interactions No interactions have
been reported.
Special Information:
If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding -No harmful effects are known.
Typical Dosage External preparations contain up to 20% Balsam
of Peru. If the essential oil is to be applied over an extensive
surface, use a product containing no more than 10% Balsam of Peru.
Do not apply for more than 1 week.
Bath
and Body products: Balsam of Peru blends it's Vanilla like
scent with any of your oils. It smells delicious in bath milks
and bath salts on it's own. Richer a bit earthy and not so Candy
like as fragrance oil Vanillas.
I
like it with Patchouli, Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Orange,
Lavender...just about everything. Balsam Of Peru is a natural
fixative.
MSDS
PERU BALSAM RESIN
Info Identification FEMA No 2116 CAS No. 8007-00-9
Chemical Name Health Slightly hazardous.
Flammability Will ignite if overheated. Reactivity
Stable and not reactive with water.
Info Fire, Explosion & Reactivity Flash Point
200 F
Extinguishing Media FOG-No | CO2-Yes | FOAM-Yes
| DRY-Yes |
Dot Classification NON-HAZARDOUS
Stability STABLE NFPA
Classification 0-1-0
Fire Fighting FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE
PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SPRAY EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA DIRECTLY AT THE BASE OF THE FLAME.
Unusual Fire Hazard WATER IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE USE ON BURNING MATERIALS, BUT MAY BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS
EXPOSED TO HEAT.
Material is shock stable Hazardous Combustible
Decomposition Products WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, PRODUCES
ACRID FUMES AND SMOKE. COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE
AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Info Physical Data Color & Odor PALE TO DARK BROWN
VISCOUS SEMI LIQUID HAVING A SWEET VANILLIC ODOR.
Boiling Point N/A Melting Point N/A Vapor Pressure
N/A Vapor Density N/A Water Solubility N/A Info Protection Data
Respiratory NO SPECIAL PROTECTION; ODOR MASK OR ORGANIC VAPOR
RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORNûIF VAPORS ARE FOUND TOO ANNOYING/IRRITATING.
DUST MASK FOR POWDER ONLY.
Ventilation Local exhaust recommended (explosion
proof) Skin USE OIL/SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye USE CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER AND RUBBER
APRON.
Info Occupational Exposure Limit Threshold Limit
N/A OSHA Permissible Limit N/A
Carcinogen NOT A CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
NTP
Limit NO IARC Limit NO OSHA Limit NO
Carcinogen Notes None Info Health Hazards Material
Type NATURAL ESSENTIAL OIL
Health Hazard LIQUID MAY IRRITATE EYES-LIQUID MAY
IRRITATE SKIN
Primary Entry Routes INHALATION-SKIN
Health Hazard Notes do not use on skin known to
cause cosmetic and systemic irritation with long term use Info
Emergency First Aid Inhalation REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,
AND CALL A PHYSICIAN.
Eye Contact REMOVE CONTAMINATED LENSES. FLUSH EYES
WITH COOL WATER FOR AT-LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS
THEN CALL A PHYSICIAN.
Skin Contact REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH
WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.
Ingestion RINSE MOUTH. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
First Aid Notes None Info Spill, Leakage & Disposal
Procedures Spill Procedures REMOVE ALL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
CONTAIN SPILL WITH INERT NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL, AND
PLACE IN APPROVED CONTAINERS.
Waste Disposal
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
LAWS.
Info Handling & Shipping Procedures Handling & Shipping
Procedures
STORE IN FULL SEALED CONTAINERS IN COOL DRY PLACE
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW
GOOD INDUSTRIAL AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES. Info SARA 313 Chemical
Breakdown
SARA Chemical Name NONE
SARA Concentration CONCENTRATION NOT GRATER THAN
Face Care
