Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) PEEL POWDER

CAS Number
No specific CAS; related: 90063-52-8 (generic lime)
Function
Exfoliant; skin-conditioning agent
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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Furocoumarin content must be tested; mechanical irritation potential from particle size; possible phototoxicity if furocoumarins leach into product base

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder safe in cosmetics?

Furocoumarin content must be tested; mechanical irritation potential from particle size; possible phototoxicity if furocoumarins leach into product base The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder functions as: Exfoliant; skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS; related: 90063-52-8 (generic lime).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder?

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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