Balsams, tonka bean Property

Boiling point:

255.4℃[at 101 325 Pa]

Density 

0.925[at 20℃]

vapor pressure 

1.67Pa at 24℃

Flash point:

>100℃

form 

semisolid

color 

A semi-solid or crystalline mass of pale amber or pale brownish-yellow colour

Odor

at 10.00 % in triacetin. sweet warm coumarin nutty caramel

Odor Type

tonka

Water Solubility 

3.72g/L at 24℃

LogP

1.1 at 25℃

EPA Substance Registry System

Balsams, tonka bean (8046-22-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

WGK Germany 

3

Toxicity

The acute oral LD₅₀ value in rats was reported as 1.38 g/kg (1.04-1.72 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973). The acute dermal LD₅₀ in rabbits was reported as 1.26 g/kg (0.36-2.16 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973).

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Balsams, tonka bean Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Tonka bean absolute is prepared by solvent extraction either directly from the so-called Tonka beans or via the concrete. Tonka beans are the seeds of fruits from Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd. (Fabaceae) growing in South America, for example, in the Brazilian Amazon basin.
Tonka bean absolute is a solid or crystalline mass with a sweet, caramel-like odor, reminiscent of coumarin, which is the main constituent of the volatile part of the absolute. In perfumery, tonka bean absolute is used as a fixative and produces a dry sweetness in men’s fragrances.

Occurrence

Found in the seeds of the fruit of the tree Dipteryx odorata (Naves, 1974).

Preparation

By alcoholic extraction of the concrete (Naves, 1974).

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. It consists primarily of resins, essential oils, and usually cinnamic and benzoic acids.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified