Balsam Peru

Balsam Peru is a perfuming agent used in cosmetics and personal care products and a flavoring agent in food. 

Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products, food.

Health Impacts: Balsam Peru can cause serious eye and skin irritation and is suspected to damage fertility or unborn child. Balsam Peru can cause damage to organs when there is repeated exposure. Balsam Peru is harmful to aquatic life.