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Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) SEED OIL

CAS Number
8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient; hair-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually CIR-reviewed; covered under general Citrus safety framework; GRAS for food use (21 CFR 182.20)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Citrus Aurantifolia seed oil is a permitted emollient with limited published safety data; supplier documentation for heavy metals and pesticide residues is recommended, and cold-pressed oils should contain negligible furocoumarins.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia seed oil is a permitted emollient with limited published safety data; supplier documentation for heavy metals and pesticide residues is recommended, and cold-pressed oils should contain negligible furocoumarins. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, emollient; hair-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil?

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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