Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL

CAS Number
8028-48-6; EINECS 232-433-8
Function
Fragrance ingredient; skin-conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS (21 CFR 182.20); CIR-reviewed under peel oils — 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

Sweet orange oil is not IFRA-restricted. Limonene oxidation requires storage under nitrogen and antioxidants. 5-MOP limit ≤15 ppm in leave-on products. Allergen declaration mandatory.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil safe in cosmetics?

Sweet orange oil is not IFRA-restricted. Limonene oxidation requires storage under nitrogen and antioxidants. 5-MOP limit ≤15 ppm in leave-on products. Allergen declaration mandatory. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient; skin-conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8028-48-6; EINECS 232-433-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis 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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