Is Citrus Limon Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
INCI: CITRUS LIMON FRUIT OIL
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil (CAS 8008-56-8 (also referenced as 84929-31-7; 85085-28-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent; Tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
8008-56-8 (also referenced as 84929-31-7; 85085-28-5)
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Function
Astringent; Tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA for cosmetic use. GRAS for food (21 CFR 182.20). Directly reviewed by CIR (2021) under the Citrus fruit-derived ingredients assessment — concluded safe when 5-MOP <15 ppm and formulated to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Citrus Limon Fruit Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Limon Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Limon Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil functions as: Astringent; Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-56-8 (also referenced as 84929-31-7; 85085-28-5).
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