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Fragrance

METHYL ISOEUGENOL

CAS 93-16-3 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Methyl isoeugenol — a fragrance ingredient on the EU restricted/allergen list. Methyleugenol family carries genotoxicity concerns and is declarable on labels in the EU.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Sweet clove-like fragrance ingredient
  • Used historically in perfumery

Known concerns

  • EU SCCS recognized fragrance allergen — declarable on label
  • Restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III
  • Methyleugenol family flagged for genotoxicity/carcinogenicity concerns
  • Sensitization risk in leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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