Hazards: May contain Methyleugenol.
Maximum adule daily oral dose: 21 mg
Maximum dermal use level:
EU 0.006%
IFRA 0.012%
Tisserand & Young 0.6%
We recommend a dermal maximum of 0.6% and a maximum oral dose of 21 mg, based on 3.3% methyleugenol content, with dermal and oral limits of 0.02% and 0.01 mg/kg for methyleugenol
Regulatory Guidelines
Has GRAS status. IFRA recommends a maximum concentration of 0.0004% methyleugenol in leave-on products such as body lotions (IFRA 2009). The equivalent SCCNFP maximum is 0.0002% (European Commission 2002).
(Tisserand & Young, 2014, Essential Oil Safety 2nd Ed. p. 405)
Additional Recommendations: If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, consult your physician before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.
If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil).
Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.