Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil

INCI: BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF OIL

CAS Number
84775-80-4
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Essential oil with high citral concentration subject to strict IFRA limits. Requires mandatory EU allergen declaration and significant dilution. Phototoxicity risk requires verification. Not suitable for undiluted use.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

Essential oil with high citral concentration subject to strict IFRA limits. Requires mandatory EU allergen declaration and significant dilution. Phototoxicity risk requires verification. Not suitable for undiluted use. The EU classifies Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-80-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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