Is Citrus Limon Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Limon Peel Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Also known as: Citrus medica var. limonum oil, FEMA No. 2853, Petitgrain lemon oil (Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.), Zitronen oel, UNII-I9GRO824LL (+1 more)
INCI: CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL
Citrus Limon Peel Oil (CAS 8008-56-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. NOAEL 5 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max Annex III Entry 353: declare if >0.001% leave-on or >0.01% rinse-off. Furocoumarin <1 mg/kg in sun-protection. Max 15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on.. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
Annex III Entry 353: declare if >0.001% leave-on or >0.01% rinse-off. Furocoumarin <1 mg/kg in sun-protection. Max 15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on.
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food (21 CFR 182.20); CIR safe if ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in finished products and formulated to be non-sensitizing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Limon Peel Oil.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Citrus Limon Peel Oil across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Citrus Limon Peel Oil based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
terpene-hydroperoxide-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted
Source: IFRA
EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
1 toxicity value from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | =2840 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | TEST |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (4)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Citrus Limon Peel Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
EU_RESTRICTED
CONTROVERSIAL
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Citrus medica var. limonum oil
FEMA No. 2853
Petitgrain lemon oil (Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.)
Zitronen oel
UNII-I9GRO824LL
UNII-ET5GD00TRP
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Astringent
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care - body oil
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Limon Peel Oil allowed in the EU?
Citrus Limon Peel Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Annex III Entry 353: declare if >0.001% leave-on or >0.01% rinse-off. Furocoumarin <1 mg/kg in sun-protection. Max 15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on.. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Limon Peel Oil do in cosmetics?
Citrus Limon Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-56-8.
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