Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
INCI: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS FLOWER OIL (ALSO REFERENCED AS EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS BUD OIL)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very high eugenol content (82-87%, including ~10% acetyleugenol); strong skin sensitizer at elevated concentrations; contains caryophyllene; potential mucous membrane irritation.. Essential oil steam-distilled from dried flower buds of clove; one of the most eugenol-rich essential oils; also contains ฮฒ-caryophyllene (a sesquiterpene); widely used in dental products for analgesic properties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Very high eugenol content (82-87%, including ~10% acetyleugenol); strong skin sensitizer at elevated concentrations; contains caryophyllene; potential mucous membrane irritation.. Essential oil steam-distilled from dried flower buds of clove; one of the most eugenol-rich essential oils; also contains ฮฒ-caryophyllene (a sesquiterpene); widely used in dental products for analgesic properties. The EU classifies Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil 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 Oil do in cosmetics?
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-50-2 / 8000-34-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil?
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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