Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) PEEL OIL EXPRESSED

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 when โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products; IFRA limits expressed lime oil to 0.7% max in leave-on products applied to sun-exposed areas

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxic ingredient with documented human reactions at 30% and undiluted concentrations; tumor-promoting activity in animal models; mandatory phototoxicity testing required; IFRA additive phototoxicity rule applies when combined with other phototoxic oils.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxic ingredient with documented human reactions at 30% and undiluted concentrations; tumor-promoting activity in animal models; mandatory phototoxicity testing required; IFRA additive phototoxicity rule applies when combined with other phototoxic oils. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed 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 Expressed?

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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