Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract

INCI: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
84961-50-2
Function
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; clove recognized as GRAS (21 CFR 184.1257) for food

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Eugenol sensitization (1โ€“2% prevalence in dermatitis patients); may contain methyl eugenol (restricted under Annex III, max 0.01% in fine fragrance); bark extracts have higher tannin content with potential irritant effects at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Eugenol sensitization (1โ€“2% prevalence in dermatitis patients); may contain methyl eugenol (restricted under Annex III, max 0.01% in fine fragrance); bark extracts have higher tannin content with potential irritant effects at high concentrations. The EU classifies Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-50-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Eugenia Caryophyllus Bark Extract?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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