Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

INCI: CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT

CAS Number
98106-71-9
Function
Skin-Conditioning Agent — Miscellaneous; Skin Whitening/Brightening (tyrosinase inhibitor)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.001%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA — general cosmetic ingredient, no specific restriction. CIR-reviewed as part of 47 Citrus peel-derived ingredients (2021): safe with conditions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains essential oil components, phenolic acids, flavonoids. Must meet ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products. Impurity specs: <1 ppm heavy metals, <5 ppm formaldehyde, <0.04 ppm pesticides per supplier data. Formulate to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains essential oil components, phenolic acids, flavonoids. Must meet ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products. Impurity specs: <1 ppm heavy metals, <5 ppm formaldehyde, <0.04 ppm pesticides per supplier data. Formulate to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating. The EU classifies Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract allowed in the EU?

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.001%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract functions as: Skin-Conditioning Agent — Miscellaneous; Skin Whitening/Brightening (tyrosinase inhibitor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98106-71-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Unshiu Peel 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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