Citrus Limon Leaf Oil

INCI: CITRUS LIMON LEAF OIL

CAS Number
Not individually listed; related CAS 84929-31-7 (generic lemon extract). Petitgrain Citron type
Function
Fragrance Ingredient (Perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: Not restricted; GRAS for food use. CIR: Safe when non-irritating/non-sensitizing (flower/leaf report)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

High citral load โ€” strongest sensitizer among these ingredients. Limonene/linalool hydroperoxide formation on oxidation. Antioxidant stabilization (BHT, tocopherol) required. Allergen declaration on label mandatory. Possible methyl-N-methylanthranilate content restricted to 0.1% in leave-on per IFRA/SCCS.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

High citral load โ€” strongest sensitizer among these ingredients. Limonene/linalool hydroperoxide formation on oxidation. Antioxidant stabilization (BHT, tocopherol) required. Allergen declaration on label mandatory. Possible methyl-N-methylanthranilate content restricted to 0.1% in leave-on per IFRA/SCCS. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Limon Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Limon Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance Ingredient (Perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually listed; related CAS 84929-31-7 (generic lemon extract). Petitgrain Citron type.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Leaf Oil?

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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