Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil

INCI: CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL OIL

CAS Number
98106-71-9 (generic); related mandarin peel oils use CAS 84929-38-4
Function
Skin Conditioning; Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA no specific restriction. Not individually CIR-reviewed, not in the 14 peel oil (2014) or 47 peel (2021) ingredient lists. Read-across from C. nobilis/C. reticulata peel oils applies.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity risk: must control furocoumarin levels. IFRA mandarin oil limits apply. Limonene peroxide value must be <20 mmol/L. Consider distilled/rectified version for furocoumarin-free formulation. Monitor oxidation during shelf life.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity risk: must control furocoumarin levels. IFRA mandarin oil limits apply. Limonene peroxide value must be <20 mmol/L. Consider distilled/rectified version for furocoumarin-free formulation. Monitor oxidation during shelf life. The EU classifies Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil do in cosmetics?

Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil functions as: Skin Conditioning; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98106-71-9 (generic); related mandarin peel oils use CAS 84929-38-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Unshiu Peel Oil?

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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