Citrus Limon Leaf Extract

INCI: CITRUS LIMON LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in CIR report (group CAS may include 84929-31-7 generic)
Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: Not restricted; lemon leaves GRAS (21 CFR 182.20). CIR: Safe when formulated to be non-irritating/non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lemon leaf extract is GRAS with FDA approval and CIR safety determination, but composition contains high citral and geranial content; allergen labeling required if volatile fraction present, and commercial grade allergen profile should be verified.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Lemon leaf extract is GRAS with FDA approval and CIR safety determination, but composition contains high citral and geranial content; allergen labeling required if volatile fraction present, and commercial grade allergen profile should be verified. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Limon Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Limon Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Leaf Extract functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CIR report (group CAS may include 84929-31-7 generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Leaf 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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