Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil)

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA LEAF/TWIG OIL

CAS Number
72968-50-4
Function
Perfuming, skin conditioning, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Non-phototoxic with no significant furocoumarin content; allergen declaration required for linalool, limonene, and geraniol constituents.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) safe in cosmetics?

Non-phototoxic with no significant furocoumarin content; allergen declaration required for linalool, limonene, and geraniol constituents. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil (Petitgrain Oil)?

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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