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:
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