Citrus Species Leaf Oil

INCI: CITRUS SPECIES LEAF OIL

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (generic; cf. Citrus Limon Leaf Oil CAS 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7 for reference)
Function
Fragrance ingredient; Skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS for citrus leaf essential oils (21 CFR 182.20); CIR (2021): safe in present practices of use when non-irritating and non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool flagged by CIR. Generic INCI indicates undefined composition; assessor must require species identification and full GC-MS analysis. Potential presence of methyl eugenol depending on species (EU Annex II restricted). Requires antioxidant stabilization and storage controls.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Species Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

Hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool flagged by CIR. Generic INCI indicates undefined composition; assessor must require species identification and full GC-MS analysis. Potential presence of methyl eugenol depending on species (EU Annex II restricted). Requires antioxidant stabilization and storage controls. The EU classifies Citrus Species Leaf Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Species Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Citrus Species Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Species Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Species Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient; Skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (generic; cf. Citrus Limon Leaf Oil CAS 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7 for reference).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Species Leaf 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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