Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Tankan Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS TANKAN PEEL OIL

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: No restrictions on cosmetic use. GRAS for food flavoring. Citrus-derived peel oils assessed by CIR.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Rich in limonene (oxidation produces sensitizers), potential furocoumarins (phototoxicity risk), and possible irritant-driven tumor promotion. IFRA concentration limits apply. Mandatory allergen declaration required for limonene, linalool, and citral. Must verify 5-MOP content. Limited CIR peel oil assessment (read-across only).

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Tankan Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Rich in limonene (oxidation produces sensitizers), potential furocoumarins (phototoxicity risk), and possible irritant-driven tumor promotion. IFRA concentration limits apply. Mandatory allergen declaration required for limonene, linalool, and citral. Must verify 5-MOP content. Limited CIR peel oil assessment (read-across only). The EU classifies Citrus Tankan Peel Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Tankan Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Tankan Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Tankan Peel Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Tankan Peel 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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