Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) (CAS 72968-50-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, skin conditioning, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H318, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
US NotesPermitted; GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil).
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
Verdict: unknown
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
HumectantSoftener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil).
Regulatory Flags
plant-oilpotential-allergenfragrance-component
Chemical Function
HumectantSoftener and conditionerFragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status:listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) functions as: Perfuming, skin conditioning, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72968-50-4.
Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) used outside cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H318, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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