Citrus Aurantifolia Juice

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) JUICE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (expressed juice)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent—miscellaneous
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in rinse-off and leave-on products when non-sensitizing/non-irritating and ≤15 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

High phototoxicity risk due to furocoumarins (5-MOP); numerous published case reports of phytophotodermatitis from lime juice with UV exposure; 5-MOP content must be verified and kept below 15 ppm; low pH may cause irritation at higher concentrations.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Juice safe in cosmetics?

High phototoxicity risk due to furocoumarins (5-MOP); numerous published case reports of phytophotodermatitis from lime juice with UV exposure; 5-MOP content must be verified and kept below 15 ppm; low pH may cause irritation at higher concentrations. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Juice as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Juice allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Juice do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia Juice functions as: Skin-conditioning agent—miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (expressed juice).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia Juice?

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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