Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA OIL

CAS Number
8008-26-2 (cold-pressed); 90063-52-8 (distilled)
Function
Fragrance ingredient; skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS per 21 CFR 182.20; CIR reviewed lime oil under plant-/seed-derived assessment—data deemed insufficient as standalone but safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cold-pressed form is phototoxic due to furanocoumarins; recommended max 0.4% in leave-on formulations. Furanocoumarin-free (FCF) versions not subject to phototoxicity restrictions. Verify 5-MOP content via analytical testing before use.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential Oil safe in cosmetics?

Cold-pressed form is phototoxic due to furanocoumarins; recommended max 0.4% in leave-on formulations. Furanocoumarin-free (FCF) versions not subject to phototoxicity restrictions. Verify 5-MOP content via analytical testing before use. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient; skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-26-2 (cold-pressed); 90063-52-8 (distilled).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia (Limetta) Essential 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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