Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Extract

INCI: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS LEAF EXTRACT

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

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. No specific prohibition or restriction.

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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 as an essential component (contact allergen); potential sensitization; skin irritation possible at higher concentrations.. Solvent extract from clove leaves; multi-functional (moisturizing via humectant action + fragrance + skin conditioning); contains eugenol as the declarable fragrance component.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains eugenol as an essential component (contact allergen); potential sensitization; skin irritation possible at higher concentrations.. Solvent extract from clove leaves; multi-functional (moisturizing via humectant action + fragrance + skin conditioning); contains eugenol as the declarable fragrance component. The EU classifies Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

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

What is the Margin of Safety for Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf 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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