Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil

INCI: CITRUS LIMON FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

CAS Number
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Function
Perfuming (Fragrance)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Lemon leaf oil GRAS for food use. Not directly listed in CIR's reviewed ingredients as this combined INCI, but Citrus Limon Leaf Oil composition data are included in the CIR 2021 flower/leaf report.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High-risk fragrance ingredient with very high citral content (potentially >50% from leaf fraction) subject to strict IFRA limits. Limonene/linalool hydroperoxides form during storage requiring antioxidant protection. Furocoumarin testing and concentration controls are mandatory, with IFRA Category 4 limits for body products and restricted use levels for leave-on and rinse-off products.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

High-risk fragrance ingredient with very high citral content (potentially >50% from leaf fraction) subject to strict IFRA limits. Limonene/linalool hydroperoxides form during storage requiring antioxidant protection. Furocoumarin testing and concentration controls are mandatory, with IFRA Category 4 limits for body products and restricted use levels for leave-on and rinse-off products. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Perfuming (Fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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