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Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Clove Oil. Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is an essential oil steam-distilled from the dried flower buds of the Clove, Syzygium aromaticum, syn. Eugenia caryophyllus, Myrtaceae. It contains eugenol (82-87% including about 10% acetyleugenol), caryophyllene

What does it do?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Clove Oil. Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is an essential oil steam-distilled from the dried flower buds of the Clove, Syzygium aromaticum, syn. Eugenia caryophyllus, Myrtaceae. It contains eugenol (82-87% including about 10% acetyleugenol), caryophyllene

Is Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil do in cosmetic products?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil is 84961-50-2.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010