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	<li>Zinc oxide: A&nbsp;dermatological agent with astringent, soothing and protective properties.</li>
	<li>Benzyl alcohol: A&nbsp;local anaesthetic with disinfectant properties.</li>
	<li>Benzyl benzoate: An acaricide and has been used as a pediculicide, insect repellent and pharmaceutical solubilising agent. It is a constituent of many natural balsams and is one of the principal esters of Peru Balsam.</li>
	<li>Benzyl cinnamate: This is the other principal ester of Peru Balsal BPC 1973. It is synthetised from benzyl alcohol and cinnamic acid which has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Peru Balsam is categorised as having a mild antiseptic action because of cinnamic acid and its derivatives present.</li>
	<li>Lanolin: Resembles the sebaceous secretions of human skin. The grade (hypoallergenic) used is manufactured so as to exclude many sensitising substances present in the lanolin.</li>
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