Is Clove Bud Oil safe in cosmetics?
Clove Bud Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Clove Bud Oil
INCI: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS BUD OIL
Clove Bud Oil (CAS 84961-50-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Eugenol and clove oil classified as GRAS for food use (FDA); no specific cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Clove Bud Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Clove Bud Oil.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-allergen
eugenol-high-content
annex-iii-label-required
cytotoxic
ifra-restricted
sensitizer
cosmos-eligible-if-organic
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Humectant
Astringent
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Clove extract
ADI
2.5 mg/kg bw
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clove Bud Oil allowed in the EU?
Clove Bud Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Clove Bud Oil do in cosmetics?
Clove Bud Oil functions as: Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-50-2.
Is Clove Bud Oil used outside cosmetics?
Clove Bud Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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