Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Citrus Aurantium Flower Extract

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
72968-50-4
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance, humectant (orange blossom/neroli water-type extract)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR found data insufficient for standalone flower-derived ingredients but no safety concerns raised at reported use levels

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Fragrance allergen declaration mandatory under EU Regulation 2023/1545; oxidized linalool and limonene may increase sensitization risk; methyl anthranilate content should be monitored.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance allergen declaration mandatory under EU Regulation 2023/1545; oxidized linalool and limonene may increase sensitization risk; methyl anthranilate content should be monitored. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Citrus Aurantium Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Aurantium Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance, humectant (orange blossom/neroli water-type extract). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72968-50-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Flower 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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