Citrus Limon Peel Powder

INCI: CITRUS LIMON PEEL POWDER

CAS Number
84929-31-7 / 85085-28-5
Function
Absorbent; Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: Not restricted for cosmetic use. Citrus limon peel derivatives are GRAS for food use (21 CFR 182.20). CIR-reviewed as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk from furocoumarins (5-MOP); must maintain โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products. Potential tumor promotion if formulation causes chronic irritation. Limonene and citral as potential allergens requiring EU labeling. Pesticide and heavy metal residues require cGMP compliance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Peel Powder safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk from furocoumarins (5-MOP); must maintain โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products. Potential tumor promotion if formulation causes chronic irritation. Limonene and citral as potential allergens requiring EU labeling. Pesticide and heavy metal residues require cGMP compliance. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Peel Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Limon Peel Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Limon Peel Powder do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Peel Powder functions as: Absorbent; Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-31-7 / 85085-28-5.

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

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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