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
Eugenol
Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)- is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
How we scored this
This score describes the ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from the published classifications and regulatory status below — not the safety of any product it appears in. Ingredients we have no hazard signal for are labelled “Not assessed” rather than scored.
Concern score 70/100 (high) · high confidence.
Regional restrictions
- EU — restricted · 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
Where it appears
Prevalence of Eugenol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
2,807
Brands
6
Medical/dentalPersonal careLaboratory suppliesCleaning products and household careVehicleHome maintenance
Typical roles
BiocideDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHumectant
Found in these products
Crema Manos
S'nonas
HighDOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50ml
unilever, dove
MinorMiswak
Dabur
ModerateCrème mains réparatrice
Mixa
CriticalDéodorant Narta Efficacité 48h
Narta
CriticalDove Advanced Care Original Antitranspirant Roller
Dove
MinorSpain
Byly
HighDeo stick for men sport
Tulipán Negro
HighDéodorant Homme Marine Anti-traces 24h
Mennen
Minororalb
oral b
ModerateChargement…
Highcolgate
colgate
CriticalDove zero original 100ml
Unilever,Dove
CriticalGel ducha
Heno de Pravia
CriticalDove original 200ml
unilever, dove
CriticalSpray Hydratant 50+
Lovea
MinorDove Verzorgende Handzeep
Dove,Unilever
CriticalColgate Herbal
Colgate
CriticalRexona Stick Anti-Transpirant Maximum Protection Confidence 45ml
unilever, rexona, For Women, Résonance Maximum protection
HighDove Original 0% Deodorant Roller
Dove
MinorOral-B Pro-Expert Professionele Bescherming Tandpasta
Oral B
CriticalPonds Body powders
Ponds
MinorAtrix
Atrix, Beiersdorf
MinorBeeswax lip balm
Burt’s Bees
Minor
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Eugenol in the catalog.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Eugenol. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Regulatory status
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- 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 2807 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental, Personal care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Humectant, Biocide.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2807 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental, Personal care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Humectant, Biocide.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 14 active drug products and 18 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 14 active drug products and 18 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →