Description

Copaiba Balsam is the oleo-resin obtained from various species of Copaifera in South America; is has the same relation to soft copals as Gum Thus has to colophony. It is a viscous, transparent liquid, dark yellow or brown in color, with a peculiar aromatic odor. It is soluble in absolute alcohol, and consists of an essential oil associated with a free resin acid. It is used as a plasticizer, and is largely employed in the restoration of pictures.