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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL WAX

CAS Number
8028-48-6
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient, film former, viscosity agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed safe in present practices; used at up to 1.9% in lipstick

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 5 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral dog oral REACH
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH
NOAEL 600 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 600 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse oral REACH
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral dog oral REACH
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Not phototoxic at 100%; trace fragrance allergens present at very low levels; verify pesticide, PAH, and heavy metal compliance per supplier CoA

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax safe in cosmetics?

Not phototoxic at 100%; trace fragrance allergens present at very low levels; verify pesticide, PAH, and heavy metal compliance per supplier CoA The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax as "restricted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, emollient, film former, viscosity agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8028-48-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax is 5 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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