EUGENOL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
EUGENOL
Safety grade: C
Eugenol is a natural aromatic compound found in clove oil and other plants that has a warm, spicy scent. It's commonly used in dental products and fragrances for its distinctive clove-like aroma.
In cosmetics, eugenol is used to add fragrance and sensory warmth to products, while also serving as a denaturant to make alcohol unsuitable for drinking in certain formulations.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to EUGENOL
- EUCALYPTOL — Grade A. Essential oil component with denaturant, perfuming, and tonic properties
- THYMOL — Grade A. Phenolic compound functioning as denaturant and fragrance agent
- DENATONIUM BENZOATE — Grade A. Primary denaturant agent preventing misuse of denatured alcohol
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Tonic ingredients
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- MENTHA PIPERITA OIL — Grade C
- CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT — Grade A
- PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT — Grade A
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- GERANYL ACETATE — Grade C