Citrus Paradisi M. Peel Oil Expressed

INCI: CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL

CAS Number
8016-20-4; 90045-43-5
Function
Perfuming, Masking, Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS (21CFR§182.20) for food use. No specific cosmetic restriction; CIR-reviewed as safe with 5-MOP ≤15 ppm in leave-on products

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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 furocoumarin compounds (bergamottin, bergapten/5-MOP) requires strict control: 5-MOP ≤15 ppm in leave-on products, ≤1 ppm total furocoumarins in sun products. Oxidized limonene sensitization risk. IFRA max 4% in leave-on products exposed to UV. EU allergen labeling required for limonene, linalool, citral if above threshold.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Paradisi M. Peel Oil Expressed safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk from furocoumarin compounds (bergamottin, bergapten/5-MOP) requires strict control: 5-MOP ≤15 ppm in leave-on products, ≤1 ppm total furocoumarins in sun products. Oxidized limonene sensitization risk. IFRA max 4% in leave-on products exposed to UV. EU allergen labeling required for limonene, linalool, citral if above threshold. The EU classifies Citrus Paradisi M. Peel Oil Expressed as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Paradisi M. Peel Oil Expressed allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Paradisi M. Peel Oil Expressed do in cosmetics?

Citrus Paradisi M. Peel Oil Expressed functions as: Perfuming, Masking, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-20-4; 90045-43-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Paradisi M. 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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