Is Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) FRUIT EXTRACT
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract (CAS 90063-52-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent, miscellaneous. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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 ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract.
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
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
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
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
Acerola extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract used outside cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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