Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Limon Bud Extract

INCI: CITRUS LIMON BUD EXTRACT

CAS Number
84929-31-7 (general Citrus limon extract CAS)
Function
Humectant; Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Lemon extract is GRAS for food use (21 CFR 182.20; CAS 84929-31-7; FEMA 2623). Not directly reviewed by CIR panel in any of the citrus-specific assessments.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published safety data specific to bud extracts. Furocoumarin content unknown — must be tested. Requires supplier specification for composition, residual solvents, and heavy metals. CPSR assessor will likely require additional supporting data (composition, stability, preservative efficacy if aqueous).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Bud Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published safety data specific to bud extracts. Furocoumarin content unknown — must be tested. Requires supplier specification for composition, residual solvents, and heavy metals. CPSR assessor will likely require additional supporting data (composition, stability, preservative efficacy if aqueous). The EU classifies Citrus Limon Bud Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Limon Bud Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Limon Bud Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Bud Extract functions as: Humectant; Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-31-7 (general Citrus limon extract CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Bud 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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