Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
90063-52-8
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating, provided โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: safe

s that could be present in botanical ingredients. The Panel concluded that Citrus peel-derived ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating, provided that leave-on products do not con

Expert Verdict

Arsenic <2 ppm, heavy metals <20 ppm per supplier specifications; verify furanocoumarin content; phytophotodermatitis risk if undiluted

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Arsenic <2 ppm, heavy metals <20 ppm per supplier specifications; verify furanocoumarin content; phytophotodermatitis risk if undiluted The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-52-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia 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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