Ingredient reference

Nutmeg

CAS number
8008-45-5
Olfactory family
spicy
Type
Natural
Origin
natural
Typical pyramid position
heart
IFRA NCS category
G2.11

Synonyms & trade names

Nutmeg Absolute · Nutmeg Oil, Aceh

IFRA 51st Amendment

No IFRA Standard restricts Nutmeg (CAS 8008-45-5) in the 51st Amendment. General good-practice limits and allergen labelling rules may still apply.

Restricted constituents (IFRA Annex)

Typical content of IFRA-relevant constituents this natural contributes to a formula:

  • Safrole — up to 1.5% (CAS 94-59-7)
  • Methyl eugenol — up to 1.2% (CAS 93-15-2)
  • Isoeugenol — up to 0.5% (CAS 97-54-1)
  • Eugenol — up to 0.2% (CAS 97-53-0)
  • Citronellyl acetate — up to 0.13% (CAS 150-84-5)
  • Cresol (unspecified) — up to 0.1% (CAS 1319-77-3)

Informational summary of the IFRA 51st Amendment dataset — not legal or toxicological advice. Always verify against the official IFRA Standard and your supplier's documentation before selling a product.

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