Citrus Depressa Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS DEPRESSA PEEL OIL

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (no unique CAS; closest generic: 8008-31-9 for mandarin-type peel oils)
Function
Fragrance; perfuming; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not GRAS. CIR Peel Oil assessment (2014): 14 citrus peel oils safe when โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in finished leave-on products

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk due to furocoumarins concentrated in peel; limonene oxidation produces hydroperoxides; EU allergen declaration mandatory; batch testing for 5-MOP and peroxide value monitoring required.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Depressa Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk due to furocoumarins concentrated in peel; limonene oxidation produces hydroperoxides; EU allergen declaration mandatory; batch testing for 5-MOP and peroxide value monitoring required. The EU classifies Citrus Depressa Peel Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Depressa Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Depressa Peel Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Depressa Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Depressa Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance; perfuming; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (no unique CAS; closest generic: 8008-31-9 for mandarin-type peel oils).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Depressa Peel 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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