Is Bitter Orange Flower Water safe in cosmetics?
Bitter Orange Flower Water has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bitter Orange Flower Water
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WATER
Bitter Orange Flower Water (CAS 68916-04-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as skin conditioning, toning, soothing, antioxidant, perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
skin conditioning, toning, soothing, antioxidant, perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Generally recognized as safe for cosmetic use; neroli hydrosol widely used in personal care
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bitter Orange Flower Water.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bitter Orange Flower Water.
Regulatory Flags
cosmos-compliant
natural
hydrosol
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
ORANGE PEEL, BITTER, OIL (CITRUS AURANTIUM L.)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitter Orange Flower Water allowed in the EU?
Bitter Orange Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bitter Orange Flower Water do in cosmetics?
Bitter Orange Flower Water functions as: skin conditioning, toning, soothing, antioxidant, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-04-1.
Is Bitter Orange Flower Water used outside cosmetics?
Bitter Orange Flower Water also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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