Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) FRUIT OIL

CAS Number
8008-26-2 (expressed) / 90063-52-8 (distilled)
Function
Fragrance ingredient; flavoring agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS per 21 CFR 182.20; CIR reviewed under Citrus fruit-derived report—safe when 15 ppm 5-MOP and formulated non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

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

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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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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

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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