Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL

CAS Number
89957-91-5 / 8007-75-8
Function
Fragrance, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.001%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Panel: safe with restrictions (โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on); GRAS for food

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk from bergapten (5-MOP); photomutagenic and photocarcinogenic per SCCS; IFRA category restrictions apply; rectified or FCF (furocoumarins removed) grade required for leave-on products; oxidized terpenes increase sensitization risk.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk from bergapten (5-MOP); photomutagenic and photocarcinogenic per SCCS; IFRA category restrictions apply; rectified or FCF (furocoumarins removed) grade required for leave-on products; oxidized terpenes increase sensitization risk. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.001%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-91-5 / 8007-75-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Bergamia 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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