Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL

CAS Number
84929-38-4 / 8008-31-9
Function
Fragrance ingredient; skin conditioning—emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: GRAS. CIR: 14 citrus peel oils safe with 5-MOP ≤15 ppm. Mandarin peel oil explicitly included.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Cold-pressed vs. distilled distinction critical with cold-pressed having higher furocoumarin content; verify 5-MOP ≤15 ppm and monitor limonene auto-oxidation; IFRA category-specific limits apply.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Cold-pressed vs. distilled distinction critical with cold-pressed having higher furocoumarin content; verify 5-MOP ≤15 ppm and monitor limonene auto-oxidation; IFRA category-specific limits apply. The EU classifies Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient; skin conditioning—emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-38-4 / 8008-31-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil?

not established 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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