Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL EXPRESSED

CAS Number
72968-50-4
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning. Cold-pressed essential oil from bitter orange peel.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 90%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food. CIR Tentative Report: safe when 5-MOP โ‰ค15 ppm in finished product and formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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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

Expressed (cold-pressed) peel oil contains furocoumarin compounds (bergapten, 5-MOP, 8-MOP) that cause photodermatitis; mandatory batch testing for furocoumarin levels; IFRA ceiling applies; high limonene content increases allergen declaration burden.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed safe in cosmetics?

Expressed (cold-pressed) peel oil contains furocoumarin compounds (bergapten, 5-MOP, 8-MOP) that cause photodermatitis; mandatory batch testing for furocoumarin levels; IFRA ceiling applies; high limonene content increases allergen declaration burden. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed allowed in the EU?

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 90%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed do in cosmetics?

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. Cold-pressed essential oil from bitter orange peel.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72968-50-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed?

not established 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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