Citrus Limon Flower Water

INCI: CITRUS LIMON FLOWER WATER

CAS Number
84929-31-7 / 92346-89-9
Function
Humectant; Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Lemon flower-derived ingredients GRAS for food (21 CFR 182.20). Directly reviewed by CIR (2021) as part of the 33 Citrus flower- and leaf-derived ingredients assessment.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Hydroperoxides of limonene/linalool possible with aging โ€” use antioxidants and store properly. Confirm furocoumarin level <1 ppm in finished product. Preservation critical โ€” aqueous product requires robust preservative system. This is the strongest-supported ingredient in terms of CIR data among the flower/leaf group.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Flower Water safe in cosmetics?

Hydroperoxides of limonene/linalool possible with aging โ€” use antioxidants and store properly. Confirm furocoumarin level <1 ppm in finished product. Preservation critical โ€” aqueous product requires robust preservative system. This is the strongest-supported ingredient in terms of CIR data among the flower/leaf group. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Limon Flower Water allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Limon Flower Water do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Flower Water functions as: Humectant; 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 Water?

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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