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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Same as other citrus peel ingredients - phototoxicity risk from furanocoumarins (5-MOP), potential sensitization. Industry should use good manufacturing practices to limit botanical impurities. Derived from the peel of Citrus sunki (Suan Ju / Sour Mandarin), a cold-hardy East Asian citrus species. Also appears in a CosIng-registered blend with Cimicifuga dahurica root (CIMICIFUGA DAHURICA ROOT/CITRUS SUNKI PEEL EXTRACT), suggesting use in traditional herbal-inspired formulations <span style="...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Sunki Peel Extract safe in cosmetics?
Same as other citrus peel ingredients - phototoxicity risk from furanocoumarins (5-MOP), potential sensitization. Industry should use good manufacturing practices to limit botanical impurities. Derived from the peel of Citrus sunki (Suan Ju / Sour Mandarin), a cold-hardy East Asian citrus species. Also appears in a CosIng-registered blend with Cimicifuga dahurica root (CIMICIFUGA DAHURICA ROOT/CITRUS SUNKI PEEL EXTRACT), suggesting use in traditional herbal-inspired formulations <span style="... The EU classifies Citrus Sunki Peel Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Citrus Sunki Peel Extract allowed in the EU?
Citrus Sunki Peel Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Sunki Peel Extract do in cosmetics?
Citrus Sunki Peel Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Sunki Peel Extract?
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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