Ingredient profile
Methyl Eugenol
Raters disagreeperfumingfragranceCAS 93-15-2
At least one of our safety lists speaks to this ingredient. Also written as Methyl eugenol.
Raters don't agree. Here's where each one stands
Safe
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Independent
Greenlens Tolerance Screen
Independent
Caution
Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
Government
US NTP Report on Carcinogens
Government
IARC Monographs
Government
Concern
California Proposition 65
Government
Where each list lands
Funding shown- Caution
Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
Government
A fragrance ingredient restricted to very low limits by product type. (Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist)
- Concern
California Proposition 65
Government
Methyleugenol, a fragrance/flavor constituent, is listed as a carcinogen. (California Proposition 65 (OEHHA))
- Caution
US NTP Report on Carcinogens
Also screened — not on these lists
- ANSES Endocrine Disruptors
- EU Microplastics Restriction
- EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)
Notes
- Prop 65-listed
- NTP anticipated carcinogen
- Health Canada Hotlist — restricted
- IARC possible carcinogen (Group 2B)
