Nutmeg Extract
- Fragrances
- CAS 8008-45-5
- IUPAC: Myristica fragrans, ext.
CarCareTruth tracks Nutmeg Extract (CAS 8008-45-5) as a car-care ingredient. It is readily biodegradable.
Not classified as hazardous at typical concentrations (0.5–3% in product formulations). May cause skin sensitization in individuals with fragrance allergies at higher concentrations — not a general population concern at diluted use levels.
Myristica fragrans extract (nutmeg extract, CAS 8008-45-5) is a natural botanical fragrance derived from the nutmeg seed. Used at low concentrations in car care products to provide a clean, neutral scent. The XPEL Ceramic Boost SDS describes the product's odor as "laundry detergent for delicates," consistent with nutmeg extract as a fragrance component.
Not classified as hazardous under GHS at ingredient or mixture level in car care product formulations. Readily biodegradable as a natural botanical. No aquatic toxicity classification.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 5/5
Common questions about Nutmeg Extract
- What is Nutmeg Extract used for in car care?
- Fragrance component in car care products; provides laundry/clean scent
- Is Nutmeg Extract a VOC?
- No. Nutmeg Extract is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
- Is Nutmeg Extract on California's Proposition 65 list?
- No. Nutmeg Extract is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
- Is Nutmeg Extract biodegradable?
- Yes. Nutmeg Extract has a confirmed biodegradable profile.
No products on file contain this (yet)
Related
Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.