BackgroundBalsam Tolu is a resinous material
from Myroxylon samum used as perfume fixative. It is a vehicle for cough mixtures.
Contains approximately 12-15% free cinnamic and benzoic acids, 40% esters, and
2-3% volatile oil.
SynonymsBalsam Tolu
Myroxylon
Toluiferum
Opobalsam
Resin Tolu
Thomas balsam
Uses
Antiseptic
Chewing gum
Cough mixture
Expectorant
Perfume
Soap
Cross-ReactionsBalsam Peru
Benzylbenzoate
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
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Hjorth N. Eczematous allergy to balsams,
allied perfumes and flavouring agents. Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Supplementum 1961;41:46. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9