Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli Oil)

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM FLOWER OIL

CAS Number
72968-50-4 / 8016-38-4
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning - steam-distilled essential oil from bitter orange flowers (Neroli)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 43%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food use; CIR data insufficient for standalone safety conclusion but no restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Allergen-rich essential oil requiring mandatory declaration of โ‰ฅ6 individual allergens; IFRA use limits apply; oxidative degradation is the primary risk driver with negligible phototoxicity risk from steam distillation.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli Oil) safe in cosmetics?

Allergen-rich essential oil requiring mandatory declaration of โ‰ฅ6 individual allergens; IFRA use limits apply; oxidative degradation is the primary risk driver with negligible phototoxicity risk from steam distillation. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli Oil) as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli Oil) allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli Oil) EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 43%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli Oil) do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli Oil) functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning - steam-distilled essential oil from bitter orange flowers (Neroli). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72968-50-4 / 8016-38-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil (Neroli 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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