Is Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil (CAS 8016-38-4 / 72968-50-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, skin conditioning, antioxidant, soothing, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming, skin conditioning, antioxidant, soothing, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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