Geraniol

Rose scent — regulated under EU Regulation 2023/1545 (expansion of declarable fragrance allergens from 26 to 81+).

CAS Number

106-24-1

EC Number

203-377-1

INCI Name

GERANIOL

Status

Declarable

Declaration thresholds (EU 2023/1545)

Leave-on products

0.100%

= 10 mg/kg (10 ppm)

Rinse-off products

1.00%

= 100 mg/kg (100 ppm)

Geraniol must be separately declared in the ingredient list (INCI) when its concentration in the finished product exceeds these values. Below the threshold, no separate mention is required.

Essential oils containing Geraniol

Typical concentration ranges (of the oil itself, not the finished product):

Lavender Oil0.1–1.5%Rose Otto15–25%Rose Absolute15–25%Bergamot Oil0.1–0.5%Ylang Ylang Oil1–8%Geranium Oil15–25%Palmarosa Oil70–85%Clary Sage Oil0.1–1%Thyme Oil (Red)0.1–1%Neroli Oil1–5%Petitgrain Oil1–5%

Example: at 1.5% lavender oil in a leave-on cream with linalool at up to 45%, the product contains up to ~0.68% linalool — far above the 0.001% threshold, so it must be declared.

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Geraniol — FAQ

When does Geraniol need to be declared on a cosmetic label?

Under EU Regulation 2023/1545, Geraniol must be listed separately in the ingredient declaration (INCI) when its concentration in the finished product exceeds 0.100% in leave-on products or 1.00% in rinse-off products.

Which essential oils contain Geraniol?

Geraniol naturally occurs in: Lavender Oil, Rose Otto, Rose Absolute, Bergamot Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, Geranium Oil, Palmarosa Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Thyme Oil (Red), Neroli Oil, Petitgrain Oil. Typical concentration ranges in these oils vary — always confirm with a supplier IFRA certificate or GC/MS report.

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