Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized

INCI: CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (non‑standard, degraded botanical mixture)
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No explicit prohibition, but use of degraded oxidized fragrance materials runs counter to the expectation of safety. High frequency of contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool documented in patch-tested populations.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Strongly associated with fragrance contact allergy due to oxidative degradation products. Indicates improper storage or shelf-life management and should trigger rejection of raw material batch rather than intentional use as an ingredient.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized safe in cosmetics?

Strongly associated with fragrance contact allergy due to oxidative degradation products. Indicates improper storage or shelf-life management and should trigger rejection of raw material batch rather than intentional use as an ingredient. The EU classifies Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized allowed in the EU?

Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized do in cosmetics?

Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (non‑standard, degraded botanical mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Extract Oxidized?

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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