Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
68916-04-1
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, toning, fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; fragrance allergen constituents (linalool, limonene) subject to EU labeling requirements if above thresholds

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Extract from bitter orange (neroli) flowers containing synephrine, naringin, hesperidin, linalool, and limonene with antioxidant and skin-toning properties; fragrance allergen labeling required for linalool and limonene above EU thresholds; good overall safety profile.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract antioxidant fragrance-allergen-risk linalool limonene allergen-labeling-required cir-reviewed toning ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Extract from bitter orange (neroli) flowers containing synephrine, naringin, hesperidin, linalool, and limonene with antioxidant and skin-toning properties; fragrance allergen labeling required for linalool and limonene above EU thresholds; good overall safety profile. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, toning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-04-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract?

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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