Liquidambar orientalis Mill. / Liquidambar styraciflua L.
Synonyms
Storax, Storax gum, Styrax crude, Levant storax, Asiatic storax, American storax, Sweetgum balsam, Liquidambar orientalis balsam, Liquidambar styraciflua balsam
Physical and chemical data
Appearance
Grey-brown opaque viscous semi-solid balsam
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
Category
Use
Limit in the finished product
Category 1
Lip products, toys
Prohibited
Category 2
Deodorants, antiperspirants
Prohibited
Category 3
Eye products
Prohibited
Category 4
Fine fragrance
Prohibited
Category 5A
Body lotion
Prohibited
Category 5B
Face cream
Prohibited
Category 5C
Hand cream
Prohibited
Category 5D
Baby creams, oils
Prohibited
Category 6
Oral care, mouthwash
Prohibited
Category 7A
Rinse-off hair products
Prohibited
Category 7B
Leave-on hair products
Prohibited
Category 8
Intimate and baby wipes
Prohibited
Category 9
Soap, shampoo, rinse-off
Prohibited
Category 10A
Household care, hand contact
Prohibited
Category 10B
Aerosol air fresheners
Prohibited
Category 11A
Intended skin contact
Prohibited
Category 11B
Minimal skin contact
Prohibited
Category 12
No skin contact, candles
Prohibited
IFRA Amendment
49
Restriction Type
Prohibition
Critical Effect
Dermal Sensitization
Specification
Prohibition applies to crude Styrax gum (storax). Styrax oils, resinoids and absolutes are permitted under Restriction / Specification - see Styrax Oil (Honduras), Styrax Resinoid (Honduras), Styrax Oil, Pyrogenated, Distilled.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public
reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities.
The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you
actually use.