Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde
INCI: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS EXTRACT / FORMALDEHYDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Formaldehyde classified as CMR 1B (Carc. 1B, Muta. 2) under CLP Regulation with EU labeling threshold at 10 ppm free formaldehyde; combination creates compounded sensitization risk; no commercial products currently use this ingredient; would fail CPSR assessment; recommend DO NOT USE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
Formaldehyde classified as CMR 1B (Carc. 1B, Muta. 2) under CLP Regulation with EU labeling threshold at 10 ppm free formaldehyde; combination creates compounded sensitization risk; no commercial products currently use this ingredient; would fail CPSR assessment; recommend DO NOT USE The EU classifies Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde allowed in the EU?
Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde do in cosmetics?
Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde functions as: Hair conditioning; reaction product of clove extract and formaldehyde. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94333-73-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde?
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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