Citrus Limon Flower Extract

INCI: CITRUS LIMON FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
84929-31-7 / 92346-89-9
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Lemon flower-derived ingredients are GRAS for food use (21 CFR 182.20). Not specifically listed among CIR's 33 reviewed Citrus flower- and leaf-derived ingredients (the review covered Citrus Limon (Lemon) Flower Water but not a standalone Flower Extract INCI).

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited specific safety data available. CIR noted concern about hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool in Citrus flower and leaf ingredients; furocoumarin content should be confirmed. Supplier must provide full composition, allergen certificate, and heavy metal/pesticide data. If not directly covered by CIR 2021 report, CPSR assessor may require additional toxicological data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Limited specific safety data available. CIR noted concern about hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool in Citrus flower and leaf ingredients; furocoumarin content should be confirmed. Supplier must provide full composition, allergen certificate, and heavy metal/pesticide data. If not directly covered by CIR 2021 report, CPSR assessor may require additional toxicological data. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Limon Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Limon Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-31-7 / 92346-89-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Flower 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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