Methyl eugenol in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 102
Methyl eugenol: the maximum concentrations and conditions are in the entry below. Annex III, entry 102, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Reference number
- 102
- Chemical name/INN
- 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Methyl eugenol
- CAS number
- 93-15-2
- EC number
- 202-223-0
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: Fine fragrance | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,01 %
- Product type, body parts: Eau de toilette | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,004 %
- Product type, body parts: Fragrance cream | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,002 %
- Product type, body parts: Other leave-on products and oral products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,0002 %
- Product type, body parts: Rinse-off products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0,001 %
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