Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde
INCI: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS EXTRACT / FORMALDEHYDE
Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde (CAS 94333-73-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning; reaction product of clove extract and formaldehyde. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning; reaction product of clove extract and formaldehyde
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Formaldehyde limited to 0.2% as preservative; proposed MoCRA updates may further restrict; CIR has flagged formaldehyde releasers
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Eugenia Caryophyllus Extract / Formaldehyde — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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