"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Natural, Synthetic
- Other languages: Eugenolo, Eugénol
- INCI name: EUGENOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 202-589-1
- Classification: Allergen, Regulated, Alcohol
Namely
Eugenol is a phenolic aromatic compound naturally present in particular in cloves. It is used in the manufacture of vanillin and is used in cosmetics as a flavoring agent. It is used in dentistry as an analgesic, is used in surgical cements and some dental pastes. It also has antiseptic powers, in the United States for example, it is used as a pesticide, classified in the list of "minimum risk pesticides". It is one of the 24 allergens regulated by Europe.
Restriction in Europe:
III/71
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 (1) (g) when its concentration is greater:
- to 0,001% in products without rinsing
- to 0,01% in the products to be rinsed
The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 (1) (g) when its concentration is greater:
- to 0,001% in products without rinsing
- to 0,01% in the products to be rinsed
Its functions (INCI)
- Denaturant : Makes cosmetics unpleasant. Mainly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol
- Tonic : Produces a feeling of well-being on skin and hair
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 4.52% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
