Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract

INCI: CITRUS TANGERINA PEEL EXTRACT

CAS Number
223748-44-5
Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR Expert Panel concluded safety in present practices of use for citrus peel-derived ingredients under the conditions described above

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Furocoumarin content (5-MOP/8-MOP) requires monitoring; phototoxicity potential in leave-on formulations; skin sensitization from natural citrus allergens (limonene, linalool, citral). Extracted from the peel of tangerine (Citrus tangerina, Rutaceae); COSING Ref No. 84815; rich in polymethoxylated flavonoids (nobiletin, tangeretin) which contribute to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract safe in cosmetics?

Furocoumarin content (5-MOP/8-MOP) requires monitoring; phototoxicity potential in leave-on formulations; skin sensitization from natural citrus allergens (limonene, linalool, citral). Extracted from the peel of tangerine (Citrus tangerina, Rutaceae); COSING Ref No. 84815; rich in polymethoxylated flavonoids (nobiletin, tangeretin) which contribute to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity The EU classifies Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract allowed in the EU?

Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-44-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Tangerina 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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