Citrus Aurantifolia Peel

CAS Number
No specific CAS assigned for whole peel; related: 90063-52-8 (generic lime)
Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed under 47 Citrus peel-derived ingredients (2021); safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing, non-irritating, and โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

High furocoumarin risk (5-MOP at 1.14%, 5,8-dimethoxypsoralen at 6.08% in peel extract analysis); mandatory phototoxicity control; requires constituent-level testing for CPSR

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel safe in cosmetics?

High furocoumarin risk (5-MOP at 1.14%, 5,8-dimethoxypsoralen at 6.08% in peel extract analysis); mandatory phototoxicity control; requires constituent-level testing for CPSR The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Peel as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Peel do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS assigned for whole peel; related: 90063-52-8 (generic lime).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia Peel?

not established 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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