Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract

INCI: CITRUS UNSHIU LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
98106-71-9 (generic Citrus unshiu CAS)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA โ€” no specific restriction. Not CIR-reviewed โ€” not included in either the peel or fruit CIR reports. No VCRP use data.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

RED FLAG for CPSR: No published safety data. Cannot rely on peel/fruit read-across without compositional equivalence data. Full toxicological dossier required including irritation, sensitization, and genotoxicity. Phototoxicity testing essential if furocoumarins present.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

RED FLAG for CPSR: No published safety data. Cannot rely on peel/fruit read-across without compositional equivalence data. Full toxicological dossier required including irritation, sensitization, and genotoxicity. Phototoxicity testing essential if furocoumarins present. The EU classifies Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98106-71-9 (generic Citrus unshiu CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Unshiu Leaf 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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