Eugenyl Glucoside

INCI: EUGENYL GLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
4261-42-1
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance precursor
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Glycoside of eugenol that may release eugenol through enzymatic or bacterial hydrolysis on skin; limited cosmetic use history and no published RIFM or CIR assessment require genotoxicity, repeat-dose toxicity, and sensitization testing or read-across for CPSR compliance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugenyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?

Glycoside of eugenol that may release eugenol through enzymatic or bacterial hydrolysis on skin; limited cosmetic use history and no published RIFM or CIR assessment require genotoxicity, repeat-dose toxicity, and sensitization testing or read-across for CPSR compliance. The EU classifies Eugenyl Glucoside as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Eugenyl Glucoside allowed in the EU?

Eugenyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Eugenyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?

Eugenyl Glucoside functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance precursor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4261-42-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Eugenyl Glucoside?

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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