Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL

CAS Number
90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4
Function
Masking; Skin Conditioning; Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 4%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed within the 14 Citrus-derived peel oil group; safe when formulated non-sensitizing/non-irritating with โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on. GRAS per 21 CFR ยง182.20.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk from furocoumarins in grapefruit peel oil; IFRA restricts to 4% in leave-on products when furocoumarin level unknown. Additive phototoxicity concern when combined with other furocoumarin-containing oils (bergamot, lime, lemon). High limonene content requires mandatory EU declaration. Shelf-life management critical to prevent oxidative degradation and sensitizer formation.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Grandis Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk from furocoumarins in grapefruit peel oil; IFRA restricts to 4% in leave-on products when furocoumarin level unknown. Additive phototoxicity concern when combined with other furocoumarin-containing oils (bergamot, lime, lemon). High limonene content requires mandatory EU declaration. Shelf-life management critical to prevent oxidative degradation and sensitizer formation. The EU classifies Citrus Grandis Peel Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Grandis Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 4%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Grandis Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil functions as: Masking; Skin Conditioning; Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Grandis 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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