Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil)

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM LEAF OIL

CAS Number
72968-50-4 / 8014-17-3
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning. Steam-distilled essential oil from bitter orange leaves and twigs (Petitgrain Bigarade).
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Not phototoxic; primary risk is skin sensitization from oxidized terpene alcohols and eye damage hazard; requires allergen declaration under EU 2023/1545.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) safe in cosmetics?

Not phototoxic; primary risk is skin sensitization from oxidized terpene alcohols and eye damage hazard; requires allergen declaration under EU 2023/1545. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (Petitgrain 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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