Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice

INCI: CITRUS SPHAEROCARPA FRUIT JUICE

CAS Number
Not assigned (Kabosu fruit; *Citrus sphaerocarpa* is a cultivated hybrid)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR (2021) fruit-derived assessment: safe when ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on, non-sensitizing, non-irritating. Not currently reported in use per VCRP data.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Low pH (citric acid content ~4–5%) may cause irritation at high concentrations. No specific allergen data for Kabosu fruit juice. Limited real-world safety history in cosmetics due to minimal current use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice safe in cosmetics?

Low pH (citric acid content ~4–5%) may cause irritation at high concentrations. No specific allergen data for Kabosu fruit juice. Limited real-world safety history in cosmetics due to minimal current use. The EU classifies Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice allowed in the EU?

Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice do in cosmetics?

Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (Kabosu fruit; *Citrus sphaerocarpa* is a cultivated hybrid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Sphaerocarpa Fruit Juice?

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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