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Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil

Synonyms: Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Stem Oil

CAS Numbers: 8000-34-8, 8015-97-2, 84961-50-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
85

Sources of exposure:

Personal care
Cleaning products and household care
Food

Home goods

Description:

Eugenia caryophyllus oil (Clove oil) is a complex essential oil distilled primarily from the flower buds of the clove tree and rich in eugenol and related compounds. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in personal care and cleaning products and as a flavoring agent in food and dental products. Like many botanical ingredients, it contains naturally occurring constituents that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Health concerns:

Immunotoxicity & Allergens

May impact immune system function or cause allergic reactions.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Banned/restricted lists:

  • European Commission Annex III restrictions.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.
  3. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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