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Eugenol raises a low level of health concern and is of regulatory concern because:

  • This ingredient is suspected of causing immunotoxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing skin or sense organ toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • Indicates whether an ingredient in this product may cause contact-allergy reactions in fragrance-sensitive consumers (European Union)
  • This ingredient is subject to restrictions on use in fragrances under standards issued by the International Fragrance Association

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From Wikipedia

Eugenol is an allyl chain-substituted guaiacol. Eugenol is a member of the phenylpropanoids class of chemical compounds. It is a clear to pale yellow oily liquid extracted from certain essential oils especially from clove oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, basil and bay leaf.[citation needed] It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. It has a pleasant, spicy, clove-like aroma.

The name is derived from the scientific name for clove, Eugenia aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata. Eugenol is responsible for the aroma of cloves. It is the main component in the essential oil extracted from cloves, comprising 72-90% of the total....

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