Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed

INCI: CITRUS MEDICA ACIDA PEEL OIL EXPRESSED

CAS Number
8008-26-2 (shared with lime oil expressed)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; CIR reviewed as part of 14 citrus-derived peel oils—safe when ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on (excluding rinse-off) and formulated to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk from furanocoumarins (5-MOP, 8-MOP); tumor promotion possible if formulation is irritating; furanocoumarin levels must be controlled; EU fragrance allergen declaration required for limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol if above thresholds

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk from furanocoumarins (5-MOP, 8-MOP); tumor promotion possible if formulation is irritating; furanocoumarin levels must be controlled; EU fragrance allergen declaration required for limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol if above thresholds The EU classifies Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed allowed in the EU?

Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed do in cosmetics?

Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-26-2 (shared with lime oil expressed).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Medica Acida Peel Oil Expressed?

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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