Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
8028-48-6 (generic); specific leaf CAS not separately assigned
Function
Skin-conditioning agent; fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.1% (leave-on); 0.2% (rinse-off)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed under Citrus flower- and leaf-derived group โ€” safe with conditions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk from methyl-N-methylanthranilate; safe at 0.1% leave-on and 0.2% rinse-off concentrations per SCCS. Allergen declaration mandatory above thresholds; limited toxicological data compared to fruit and peel ingredients.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk from methyl-N-methylanthranilate; safe at 0.1% leave-on and 0.2% rinse-off concentrations per SCCS. Allergen declaration mandatory above thresholds; limited toxicological data compared to fruit and peel ingredients. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract?

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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