Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL

CAS Number
8016-38-4 / 72968-50-4
Function
Perfuming, skin conditioning, antioxidant, soothing, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20); permitted in cosmetics without specific limitation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Neroli oil (furocoumarin-free from steam distillation) is permitted; allergen declaration required for limonene and linalool constituents; not phototoxic.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?

Neroli oil (furocoumarin-free from steam distillation) is permitted; allergen declaration required for limonene and linalool constituents; not phototoxic. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil functions as: Perfuming, skin conditioning, antioxidant, soothing, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-38-4 / 72968-50-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower 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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