Table 5-4: Mean and median content of isoeugenol and its derivatives in the 29 perfume products.
Fragrance compound
INCI Name |
Products containing the fragrance |
Content (ppm) |
No. |
% |
Range |
Mean |
SD |
Median |
Isoeugenol |
16 |
55 |
27-203 |
71 |
54 |
45 |
Isoeugenyl acetate |
10 |
34 |
20-4689 |
985 |
1570 |
166 |
Isoeugenyl methyl ether |
13 |
45 |
65-1755 |
360 |
442.3 |
222 |
Source:
SCCS,
Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, page 38