Citrus Limon Peel Cera

INCI: CITRUS LIMON PEEL CERA

CAS Number
85085-28-5 (also referenced under 84929-31-7)
Function
Skin-Conditioning Agent—Occlusive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: Not restricted. CIR: Covered under peel-derived assessment; safe with conditions (Citrus Limon Peel Wax listed)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Verify residual essential oil content (processing dependent). May contain trace fragrance allergens—test per allergen certificate. Low furanocoumarin content expected if properly refined. Heavy metals and pesticide residue control required.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

essential-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Peel Cera safe in cosmetics?

Verify residual essential oil content (processing dependent). May contain trace fragrance allergens—test per allergen certificate. Low furanocoumarin content expected if properly refined. Heavy metals and pesticide residue control required. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Peel Cera as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Limon Peel Cera allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Limon Peel Cera do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Peel Cera functions as: Skin-Conditioning Agent—Occlusive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-28-5 (also referenced under 84929-31-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Peel Cera?

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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