Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) PEEL OIL

CAS Number
90063-52-8 / 8008-26-2
Function
Fragrance ingredient; skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (2014/2019 re-review) when โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on finished products and formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk due to furocoumarins; expressed oil poses higher risk than distilled; tumor-promotion potential observed at irritant levels in animal studies; IFRA restricts 5-MOP to โ‰ค15 ppm in finished products.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk due to furocoumarins; expressed oil poses higher risk than distilled; tumor-promotion potential observed at irritant levels in animal studies; IFRA restricts 5-MOP to โ‰ค15 ppm in finished products. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient; skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-52-8 / 8008-26-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia Peel 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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