, and sequestrant. It is also used as an antimicrobial. While it has not records of safety concerns, malic acid is not permitted for use on food as a pesticide and there are no EPA-registered products. A national search did not discover any currently marketed...

—received six reported human health incidents with citric acid (NPIC 2016). All of these involved formulated products with other active ingredients, including three that were EPA registered. Environmental Effects Information Effects on Non-Target Organisms...
184.1033]. Other Regulatory Requirements Citric acid is allowed for organic production provided it comes from a non-synthetic source. Prohibited sources of citric acid include those that are synthetically produced [7 CFR 205.105(a)] and produced...

Sodium chloride is a common food ingredient known as salt, and its use in registered products does not pose unreasonable risk. It has antimicrobial activity and has been used as a food preservative throughout human history. Sodium chloride is also...

eligible for exemption include cinnamon oil, clove oil, eugenol, lemongrass oil, and cinnamon oil. Registered products may contain the botanical neem. Paraffin, beeswax and other waxes may be added when used in insect repellent candles. Citronella...
, glycerol and gelatin—may also be used as formulants in exempt products. Registered products may contain other inert ingredients not eligible for exemption. This document profiles an active ingredient currently eligible for exemption from pesticide...

. Safety Overview: Geranium oil was one of the 24 flower and vegetable derived essential oils reviewed for re-registration (US EPA 1993). Some products that contained geranium oil were registered as pesti- This document profiles an active ingredient...
section, and the methods used to prepare them. Mention of specific uses are for informational purposes only, and are not to be construed as recommendations. Brand name products are referred to for identification purposes only, and are not endorsements...

-target Organisms A formulated 25(b) exempt insecticide product—Dr. Earth Fruit and Vegetable spray—with the active ingredients rosemary, cinnamon, clove oil, and garlic extract was found to be phytotoxic to the Transvaal daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) (Cloyd et al. 2009...
, mosquitoes, and other insects. Formulations and Combinations: Clove oil, cinnamon oil, thyme oil, eugenol, wintergreen oil, cinnamon oil, and alcohol have all been combined in rosemary pesticide products. Basic Manufacturers: Biolandes; Destilaciones Bordas...

, it is combined with 2-phenethyl propionate (PeP). Other ingredients reported in minimum risk products include water, citric acid, lauric acid, gum Arabic, xanthan gum, sodium acetate, vinegar, sodium lauryl sulfate, lecithin, mineral oil, sodium bicarbonate...
. Mention of specific uses are for informational purposes only, and are not to be construed as recommendations. Brand name products are referred to for identification purposes only, and are not endorsements. Page 1 of 15 �Eugenol Profile Safety Overview...

is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as a food additive used as a synthetic flavoring agent and adjuvant [21 CFR 182.60]. Other Regulatory Requirements Non-synthetic sources are allowed for organic production under the USDA’s National Organic Program [7 CFR...
, cinnamon oil and cedarwood oil. May be formulated with sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, ethyl lactate, cinnemaldehyde, 2-phenylethyl propionate, potassium sorbate and mineral oil. A patent is pending for a product encapsulated in glucan...

in pesticide products that are exempt from registration. The EPA considers them exempt from the requirement of a tolerance on the various food crops to which they are applied....

and clove oil from April 1, 1996 to March 30, 2016 (NPIC 2016). Most involved formulated products with multiple active ingredients. Environmental Effects Information Effects on Non-target Organisms The effects of clove oil on non-target organisms...
information on the scope of the profiles, the purpose of each section, and the methods used to prepare them. Mention of specific uses are for informational purposes only, and are not to be construed as recommendations. Brand name products are referred...