Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS MEDICA VULGARIS PEEL OIL

CAS Number
92346-90-2
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; CIR peel oil assessment applies โ€” safe when โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on 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 and tumor promotion concern if irritating at application site; mandatory EU allergen declaration required (limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol); IFRA limit of 15 ppm 5-MOP in finished product; storage under nitrogen and cool conditions required to prevent terpene oxidation.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk and tumor promotion concern if irritating at application site; mandatory EU allergen declaration required (limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol); IFRA limit of 15 ppm 5-MOP in finished product; storage under nitrogen and cool conditions required to prevent terpene oxidation. The EU classifies Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92346-90-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel 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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