Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA PEEL OIL

CAS Number
68916-04-1
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. โ‰ค15 ppm furocoumarin (5-MOP)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Synephrine quantification required; furocoumarin-free (FCF) grade recommended

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cold-pressed Citrus Aurantium Amara peel oil contains phototoxic furocoumarins (bergapten, 5-MOP); use furocoumarin-free (FCF) grade or verify analytically โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP; Annex III allergen declaration mandatory.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Cold-pressed Citrus Aurantium Amara peel oil contains phototoxic furocoumarins (bergapten, 5-MOP); use furocoumarin-free (FCF) grade or verify analytically โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP; Annex III allergen declaration mandatory. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: โ‰ค15 ppm furocoumarin (5-MOP). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent. 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 Peel 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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