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myrrh gum
commiphora myrrha gum

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Product(s):
13-86300 MYRRH GUM RESIN PIECES
13-86295 MYRRH GUM POWDER

Name:	commiphora myrrha gum
CAS Number:	8016-37-3
FDA UNII:	Search
CoE Number:	150

Category:flavor and fragrance agents

US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:

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FEMA Number:	2765 myrrh gum
FDA:	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):	9000-45-7 ; MYRRH, GUM (COMMIPHORA SPP.)
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances Sec. 172.510 Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors.

Physical Properties:

Appearance:	yellow to dark reddish brown solid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed:	No
Soluble in:
	water, 0.6789 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
	water

Organoleptic Properties:

Odor Type: balsamic

Odor Strength:low

woody balsamic

Odor Description:at 100.00 %. woody balsam

Flavor Type: balsamic

myrrh

Taste Description: myrrh

Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).

Cosmetic Information:

CosIng:	cosmetic data
Cosmetic Uses:	fragrance

Suppliers:

Bristol Botanicals

Myrrh gum Commiphora molmol

Bristol Botanicals

Myrrh powder Commiphora myrrha

Noble Molecular Research

For experimental / research use only.

Commiphora Myrrha Gum

MYRRH GUM RESIN PIECES

Qingdao Dacon Trading

William Bernstein Company

Gum Myrrh

Odor: characteristic

Use: An aromatic resin of great Biblical significance. Harvested from the tree and then allowed to harden. Uses include incense, medicine, perfume, and religious ritual.

Safety Information:

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 1650 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 621, 1976.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in Use Information:

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for myrrh gum usage levels up to:
	3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
Click here to view publication 3
		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	0.15000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	84.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	1.20000
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	0.13000
fruit ices:		-	0.13000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		0.13000	10.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	10.00000
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

Safety References:

EPI System: View

AIDS Citations:Search

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Toxicology Citations:Search

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8016-37-3

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

WGK Germany:2

commiphora myrrha gum

Chemidplus:0008016373

RTECS:TI1050000 for cas# 8016-37-3

References:

	commiphora myrrha gum
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8016-37-3
Pubchem (sid):	135326586

Other Information:

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	1301.90.0000
Wikipedia:	View
FAO:	OLIBANUM (FRANKINCENSE), MYRRH AND OPOPANAX RESINS AND OILS