Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder
Also known as: EINECS 232-433-8, FEMA No. 2824, FEMA No. 2825, Orange oil, folded, Orange oil, sweet cold pressed (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (+2 more)
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM POWDER
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder (CAS 8028-48-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; exfoliant (botanical powder). NOAEL 5 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder is classified GHS Danger (H225, H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Skin conditioning; exfoliant (botanical powder)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,6-dimethyl-10-methylidenedodeca-2,6,11-trienal
InChIKey
NOPLRNXKHZRXHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually CIR-reviewed. Whole-plant powders lack dedicated monograph. GRAS food status covers sweet orange plant parts broadly (21 CFR 182.20)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Astringent
Binder
Deodorizer
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-433-8
FEMA No. 2824
FEMA No. 2825
Orange oil, folded
Orange oil, sweet cold pressed (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck)
Orange peel extract, sweet (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck)
Orange, sweet, ext.
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
IFRA Transparency
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder functions as: Skin conditioning; exfoliant (botanical powder). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8028-48-6.
Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder used outside cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder 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 Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder is classified GHS Danger (H225, H226, H304, H315, H317, H400, H410, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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