Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) FRUIT OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Phototoxic if cold-pressed; distilled version significantly lower risk. Verify extraction method on Certificate of Analysis. 5-MOP must be analytically confirmed at or below 15 ppm in finished leave-on products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?
Phototoxic if cold-pressed; distilled version significantly lower risk. Verify extraction method on Certificate of Analysis. 5-MOP must be analytically confirmed at or below 15 ppm in finished leave-on products. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient; flavoring agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-26-2 (expressed) / 90063-52-8 (distilled).
What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil?
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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