Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract

INCI: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
84961-50-2
Function
Astringent, Fragrance, Oral Care, Tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.001%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. No specific prohibition or restriction. Clove extracts fall under general cosmetic safety requirements of the FD\&C Act. Eugenol is GRAS for food use.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains eugenol, a known contact allergen and skin sensitizer; potential skin/mucous membrane irritation at high concentrations; phototoxicity not a primary concern but sensitization risk is well-documented.. Solvent extract from clove flowers (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. Eugenia caryophyllus, Myrtaceae); contains eugenol as the principal bioactive compound; also used in medicinal products for dental applications and cold/rheumatism remedies.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains eugenol, a known contact allergen and skin sensitizer; potential skin/mucous membrane irritation at high concentrations; phototoxicity not a primary concern but sensitization risk is well-documented.. Solvent extract from clove flowers (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. Eugenia caryophyllus, Myrtaceae); contains eugenol as the principal bioactive compound; also used in medicinal products for dental applications and cold/rheumatism remedies. The EU classifies Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.001%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract functions as: Astringent, Fragrance, Oral Care, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-50-2.

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

not established 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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