Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water

INCI: BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF/TWIG WATER

CAS Number
Related to 84775-80-4 (parent plant) — specific CAS may not be separately assigned for the hydrosol
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance (hydrosol/distillate water)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Quantify residual citral content as hydrosol may exceed EU allergen declaration thresholds; implement preservative system suitable for aqueous formulations and conduct mandatory microbiological testing per batch.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water safe in cosmetics?

Quantify residual citral content as hydrosol may exceed EU allergen declaration thresholds; implement preservative system suitable for aqueous formulations and conduct mandatory microbiological testing per batch. The EU classifies Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water allowed in the EU?

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

What does Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water do in cosmetics?

Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance (hydrosol/distillate water). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 84775-80-4 (parent plant) — specific CAS may not be separately assigned for the hydrosol.

What is the Margin of Safety for Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water?

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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