Citrus Unshiu Flower Extract

INCI: CITRUS UNSHIU FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
98106-71-9 (general extractive)
Function
Skin conditioning; fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA pre-market approval required for cosmetics. Citrus-derived ingredients are GRAS for food (21 CFR 182.20). MoCRA product listing applies.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No formal safety assessment by CIR or SCCS. Must declare allergens (limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol) if above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products per EU Reg 2023/1545. A CPSR assessor will likely require supplier safety data or read-across justification from assessed Citrus flower ingredients such as Citrus Aurantium Flower.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Unshiu Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

No formal safety assessment by CIR or SCCS. Must declare allergens (limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol) if above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products per EU Reg 2023/1545. A CPSR assessor will likely require supplier safety data or read-across justification from assessed Citrus flower ingredients such as Citrus Aurantium Flower. The EU classifies Citrus Unshiu Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Unshiu Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Unshiu Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Unshiu Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98106-71-9 (general extractive).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Unshiu Flower 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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