Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Function
Skin conditioning, tonic, antioxidant; may contain synephrine and flavonoids
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; bitter orange fruit extract is GRAS for food (21 CFR 182.20)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

May contain trace furocoumarins depending on extraction process; synephrine content may concern some safety assessors for leave-on claims; 5-MOP must be โ‰ค15 ppm

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

May contain trace furocoumarins depending on extraction process; synephrine content may concern some safety assessors for leave-on claims; 5-MOP must be โ‰ค15 ppm The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic, antioxidant; may contain synephrine and flavonoids. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit 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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