Korean: 메틸유제놀 · CAS 93-15-2 · Functions: fragrance, perfuming
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
다만, 식물추출물에 의하여 자연적으로 함유되어 다음 농도 이하인 경우에는 제외. 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품 0.01%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품 0.004%, 방향용 크림 0.002%, 사용 후 씻어내는 제품 0.001%, 기타 0.0002%
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/102
Maximum: (a) 0.01% (b) 0.004% (c) 0.002% (d) 0.0002% (e) 0.001%
Conditions: Product type: (a) Fine fragrance (b) Eau de toilette (c) Fragrance cream (d) Other leave-on products and oral products (e) Rinse-off products
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Methyl Eugenol is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | except for normal content in the natural essences used and provided that the concentration does not exceed: (a) 0.01 % in fine fragrance (b) 0.004 % in eau de toilette (c) 0.002 % in fragrance cream (d) 0.001 % in rinse-off products (e) 0.0002 % in other leave-on products and oral hygiene products |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : Permitted as a naturally occurring component in botanical extracts. a) Fine fragrances b) Eau de toilette c) In a fragrance cream d) Other leave-on products and in oral hygiene products e) Rinse-off products 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : (a) 0.01% b) 0.004% c) 0.002% d) 0.0002% e) 0.001% |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): 다만, 식물추출물에 의하여 자연적으로 함유되어 다음 농도 이하인 경우에는 제외. 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품 0.01%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품 0.004%, 방향용 크림 0.002%, 사용 후 씻어내는 제품 0.001%, 기타 0.0002% |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): 다만, 식물추출물에 의하여 자연적으로 함유되어 다음 농도 이하인 경우에는 제외. 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품 0.01%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품 0.004%, 방향용 크림 0.002%, 사용 후 씻어내는 제품 0.001%, 기타 0.0002% |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
METHYL EUGENOL 메틸유제놀
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.