Is Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil)
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM LEAF OIL
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) (CAS 72968-50-4 / 8014-17-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning. Steam-distilled essential oil from bitter orange. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning. Steam-distilled essential oil from bitter orange leaves and twigs (Petitgrain Bigarade).
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food; no cosmetic restriction; CIR data insufficient for standalone conclusion.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil).
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
essential-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. Steam-distilled essential oil from bitter orange leaves and twigs (Petitgrain Bigarade).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72968-50-4 / 8014-17-3.
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