Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder

INCI: CITRUS UNSHIU FRUIT POWDER

CAS Number
98106-71-9
Function
Antioxidant; exfoliant; fragrance; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS for food. CIR reviewed (2016); safe with conditions. Not in current use at time of review.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation hazard if particle size <10 µm; ensure aerodynamic particle size testing for powder/spray applications. Pesticide residue testing and heavy metal screening (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) per cGMP recommended. Physical exfoliant claims require documented particle size distribution.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation hazard if particle size <10 µm; ensure aerodynamic particle size testing for powder/spray applications. Pesticide residue testing and heavy metal screening (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) per cGMP recommended. Physical exfoliant claims require documented particle size distribution. The EU classifies Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder do in cosmetics?

Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder functions as: Antioxidant; exfoliant; fragrance; skin conditioning. 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 Powder?

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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