Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract

INCI: CITRUS UNSHIU FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
98106-71-9
Function
Skin conditioning; antioxidant; skin protectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS for food use. No specific cosmetic restrictions. Reviewed and approved by CIR (2016)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

5-MOP content must be โ‰ค15 ppm in leave-on products. Declare limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol above thresholds. GMP required to limit pesticide residues and heavy metals. Formulators must monitor cumulative furocoumarin load from multiple botanicals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

5-MOP content must be โ‰ค15 ppm in leave-on products. Declare limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol above thresholds. GMP required to limit pesticide residues and heavy metals. Formulators must monitor cumulative furocoumarin load from multiple botanicals. The EU classifies Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant; skin protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98106-71-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract?

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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