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Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil

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

What is it?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil is the volatile oil steam distilled from the dried flower buds of the Clove, Eugenia caryophyllus, Myrtaceae. It consists chiefly of eugenol

What does it do?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower 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

EU regulatory status

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower 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 Flower Oil?

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil is the volatile oil steam distilled from the dried flower buds of the Clove, Eugenia caryophyllus, Myrtaceae. It consists chiefly of eugenol

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

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

What does Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil is 8000-34-8 / 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