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Expert Verdict
High eugenol content (typically 90-95% in stem oil, higher than bud oil); strong sensitization potential; skin and mucous membrane irritation; classified as Acute Tox. 4 (H302, H312) and Skin Sens. 1 under CLP.. Essential oil steam-distilled from clove stems; generally the highest eugenol concentration of all clove oil types; most cost-effective clove oil variant commercially; widely used in industrial fragrance compounding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
High eugenol content (typically 90-95% in stem oil, higher than bud oil); strong sensitization potential; skin and mucous membrane irritation; classified as Acute Tox. 4 (H302, H312) and Skin Sens. 1 under CLP.. Essential oil steam-distilled from clove stems; generally the highest eugenol concentration of all clove oil types; most cost-effective clove oil variant commercially; widely used in industrial fragrance compounding. The EU classifies Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Oil allowed in the EU?
Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem 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 Stem Oil do in cosmetics?
Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem Oil functions as: Fragrance, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-50-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem 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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