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    Absolutes & Resins

    Tolu Balsam Resinoid 50% TEC

    Tolu Balsam Resinoid 50% TEC

    CAS: 9000-64-0
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    Tolu balsam is a wonderful fixative and adds a valuable richness and complexity to tuberose and hyacinth bases (amongst others). It was far more frequently used in the golden age than today though some wonderful modern fragrances fully exploit the beautiful resin, particularly Chypre Palatin by Bertrand Duchafour for MDCI Parfums.

    Tolu balsam has a sweet fruity and cinnamic profile, quite similar to peru balsam which comes from the same tree (though a different variety, namely Myroxylon balsamum pereirae).

    Crude tolu balsam (exuded from cuts made in the bark of the Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum tree) is washed in solvent to produce a resinoid free of much of the non-odiferous matter. This practically rock hard resinoid is then blended by us with natural triethyl citrate (an odourless isolate of citrus oil) to produce an easy to use solution โ€” classically this would be referred to as dissolution de tolu. Because we employ natural TEC, this can be used freely in fragrances or products needing to meet the ISO standards for natural products.

    Tolu balsam products can be very confusing in name, largely because there are multiple products sharing common names.

    Benzene (or other non-alcoholic solvent) extractions of the crude tolu produce tolu balsam resinoid (or just tolu resinoid) - this product. Further alcohol extraction would then product tolu absolute. However, some companies produce a so-called "absolute" by direct ethanol extraction of the crude balsam rather than the resinoid which should be called "resin absolute". Here is a clearer description โ€” square brackets indicate optional terms:

    Crude Balsam โ†’ Steam Distillation โ†’ Tolu [Balsam] Essential Oil
    Crude Balsam โ†’ Non-Ethanol Natural Solvent Extraction โ†’ Tolu [Balsam] Resinoid (this product)
    Crude Balsam โ†’ Hot Ethanol Extraction โ†’ Tolu Resin Absolute, or sometimes (wrongly) Tolu [Balsam] Absolute
    Tolu Balsam Resinoid โ†’ Alcohol Extraction โ†’ Tolu [Balsam] Absolute

    We can supply raw tolu gum (prohibited for perfume use) and tolu balsam resinoid pure (for fragrances and cosmetics) if needed, contact us for details and pricing.

    French Name: Dissolution de Tolu

    Origin:ย Colombia
    Variety: Myroxylon balsamum
    Part: Exudate from tree bark
    Method of production: Solvent extraction in Grasse, France

    IFRA 51: No restriction for category 4
    Appearance: Dark brown liquid
    Longevity: Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip

    General Information

    Like most suppliers and makers ofย quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lostย prior to use butย can result inย the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.

    All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritusย and is the industry norm.

    IFRA Standards

    Permitted amounts in finished product:

    IFRA 51: 100%

    These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...

    For Trade Use Only

    Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.

    These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.

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    Alexa
    Reminds me of styrax and benzoin sumutra.

    Great to help replace styrax due to IFRA regulations. Wonderful for an amber accord. It reminds me of benzoin sumutra resinoid I have too. It isnโ€™t oil soluble, so keep that in mind if you do oil perfumes. I tried it with FCO and they appear to be completely insoluble. Definitely worth sampling and would work perfect in regular alcohol based perfumes.

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    Miss Layla
    Underrated gem!

    Thatโ€™s right, I call this a "gem" and I think of it more like an aromatic ruby. To me, this is similar to Laotian benzoin absolute. For many years I dared not even source Tolu for fear if I fell in love... I would/could never use it. Butโ€ฆ there is no more forbidden love and with this- no IFRA restrictions! I have not smelled crude tolu but I have smelled this and Iโ€™m hooked. Amber (and ruby) fans rejoice! Jamieโ€™s explanation about the end result for this tolu process is most helpful too. Iโ€™m surprised Iโ€™m the first to review this. If you like benzoin, sheer, natural, not-sickly-sweet ambers- youโ€™ll love this. There are traces of nutmeg (iso/methyl eugenol with safrole) and soft powdery spice. This could extend and even anchor nutmeg and/or top-middle note spice compounds.

    General Disclaimer

    (a) Vegan labelling: Where the word โ€œveganโ€ is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any animal products to products marked vegan. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used animal additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked vegan โ€œas isโ€ and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.

    (b) Natural labelling: Where the word โ€œnaturalโ€ is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any synthetic additives to products marked natural. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used synthetic additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked natural โ€œas isโ€ and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.

    (c) Documentation: We provide the information contained in each document you obtain from us (including but not limited to SDS, IFRA certificate, COA, TDS, EU Allergens, and any other regulatory document) โ€œas isโ€ and make no representation as to its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to a document you obtain from us. You purchase and use a document or documents at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of a document you obtain from us is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a document you obtain from us.

    (d) Demonstration formulas: Demonstration formulas are provided as a guide only. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to the formula. You access and use the formula at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of the formula is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a formula.

    • Regulations

      All of our products are compliant with EUย 1223/2009 and the NZCPGS. None of our bases containย prohibited materials and regulatory compliance is possible depending on usage.

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    • IFRA Conformity

      All of our bases can be used in products requiring conformity with the latest IFRA standards. Check the use levels under the Usage Restrictions section above.

    • Nitro Musks

      Some of our products may contain small amounts of EU and IFRA compliant musk ketone. We never use musk xylene, musk ambrette or any other prohibited materials.