Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract

INCI: CITROFORTUNELLA MICROCARPA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (botanical extract)
Function
Antioxidant; skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Panel concluded citrus fruit-derived ingredients safe in rinse-off and leave-on products when formulated to be non-sensitizing, non-irritating; leave-on โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity from furanocoumarins (5-MOP/8-MOP) requires verification of โ‰ค15 ppm in leave-on products; potential for citrus-related contact sensitization; pesticide residue and heavy metal controls required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity from furanocoumarins (5-MOP/8-MOP) requires verification of โ‰ค15 ppm in leave-on products; potential for citrus-related contact sensitization; pesticide residue and heavy metal controls required The EU classifies Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract functions as: Antioxidant; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract?

adequate 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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