Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Geraniol
CAS 106-24-1 · 70/100 · High conf.
Active ingredient · Biocide · Deodorizer
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)- is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6414 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Humectant, No specific technical function.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6414 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Humectant, No specific technical function.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 6 active drug products and 7 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 6 active drug products and 7 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Geraniol. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Geraniol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
6,414
Brands
6
Cleaning products and household carePersonal careVehicleCleaning and safetyConstructionHome maintenance
Typical roles
Active ingredientBiocideDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHumectantNo specific technical function
Found in these products
- Crema ManosS'nonas · CreamsHigh
- DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50mlunilever, dove · Deodorants Anti TranspirantsMinor
- CadumNon Food ProductsCritical
- garnierGarnierHigh
- Dove Original Anti-persperantUnilever,Dove · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- DeodorantDeliplus · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- Nivea CreemeNivea · Body CareMinor
- Nivea crèmeBeiersdorf, Nivea · BodyMinor
- نيفياMinor
- Nivea CremeNivea · BodyMinor
- Crème pour la peau ClassicCien · BodyMinor
- lidl crème de soin hydratantecien · Non Food ProductsMinor
- Lait HydratantHyderma · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Crème mains réparatriceMixa · Crema De MâiniCritical
- Déodorant Narta Efficacité 48hNarta · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Pearl & BeautyNivea · HygieneHigh
- Crema oliveDeliplus,Mercadona · FatsMinor
- Chargement…Non Food ProductsCritical
- glydolidcRE · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Nivea men Protect & CareNivea Men · HygieneMinor
- Dove Advanced Care Original Antitranspirant RollerDove · HygieneMinor
- Aloe ScentGillette · Non Food ProductsCritical
- SpainBylyHigh
- Déodorant efficacité 24 h à la pulpe de grenade des AçoresUshuaia · Open Beauty FactsCritical
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Geraniol in the catalog.