Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract

INCI: CITRUS HYSTRIX LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
91771-50-5 / EC 294-942-1
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing (2021 Final Report, 33 flower/leaf ingredients). Kaffir lime leaves recognized as food seasoning (not formally GRAS but accepted by CIR Panel).

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool are a concern in aged oils/extracts. Industry advised to use GMP to limit these. Manufacturing spec: โ‰ค20 ppm heavy metals, โ‰ค2 ppm arsenic.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool are a concern in aged oils/extracts. Industry advised to use GMP to limit these. Manufacturing spec: โ‰ค20 ppm heavy metals, โ‰ค2 ppm arsenic. The EU classifies Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91771-50-5 / EC 294-942-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract?

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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