Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Nutmeg Essential Oil. Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil (nutmeg) is an essential oil steam-distilled from the dried kernels of the ripe seeds of the Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae. It contains D-camphene (60-80%), myristicin (about 47%), D-pinene (about 8%), limonene, terpineol, geraniol, safrol (about 2%)
What does it do?
Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Myristica Fragrans Fruit 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 Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil?
Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nutmeg Essential Oil. Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil (nutmeg) is an essential oil steam-distilled from the dried kernels of the ripe seeds of the Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae. It contains D-camphene (60-80%), myristicin (about 47%), D-pinene (about 8%), limonene, terpineol, geraniol, safrol (about 2%)
Is Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?
Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myristica Fragrans Fruit Oil is 84082-68-8.
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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: 08/06/2018