Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS HYSTRIX PEEL OIL

CAS Number
91771-50-5 / EC 294-942-1
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Citrus-derived peel oils declared safe when non-sensitizing/non-irritating, ≤15 ppm 5-MOP. C. hystrix peel oil is covered under this umbrella

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

HIGH PRIORITY for furocoumarin testing. Cold-pressed kaffir lime peel oil contains significant furocoumarins; SCCP Opinion confirms cold-pressed citrus oils generally require distillation to comply. Contains α-pinene and β-pinene (GHS classified flammable/aspiration hazard). IFRA restricted.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

HIGH PRIORITY for furocoumarin testing. Cold-pressed kaffir lime peel oil contains significant furocoumarins; SCCP Opinion confirms cold-pressed citrus oils generally require distillation to comply. Contains α-pinene and β-pinene (GHS classified flammable/aspiration hazard). IFRA restricted. The EU classifies Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. 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 Peel Oil?

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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