Allowed in EU

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:

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