Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS LEAF EXTRACT
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract (CAS 8028-48-6 (generic); specific leaf CAS not separately assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent; fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.1% (leave-on); 0.2% (rinse-off). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
8028-48-6 (generic); specific leaf CAS not separately assigned
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent; fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.1% (leave-on); 0.2% (rinse-off)
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed under Citrus flower- and leaf-derived group — safe with conditions
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1% (leave-on); 0.2% (rinse-off). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin-conditioning agent; fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8028-48-6 (generic); specific leaf CAS not separately assigned.
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