Citrus Limon Leaf/Peel/Stem Oil

INCI: CITRUS LIMON LEAF/PEEL/STEM OIL

CAS Number
92346-89-9
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA not restricted. CIR assessed across multiple reports (peel oil and leaf); safe with conditions.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Citrus Limon oil requires careful use due to phototoxicity risk from peel-derived furocoumarins and sensitization potential from leaf-derived citral; 5-MOP certification (โ‰ค15 ppm), allergen declaration, antioxidant stabilization, and IFRA compliance are necessary precautions.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Citrus Limon oil requires careful use due to phototoxicity risk from peel-derived furocoumarins and sensitization potential from leaf-derived citral; 5-MOP certification (โ‰ค15 ppm), allergen declaration, antioxidant stabilization, and IFRA compliance are necessary precautions. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Leaf/Peel/Stem Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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

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

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

Citrus Limon Leaf/Peel/Stem Oil functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92346-89-9.

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