Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil
INCI: CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF/STEM OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High citral content makes this a significant contact allergen risk. Citral can cause skin sensitization, particularly in leave-on products. Phototoxicity potential is low but should be assessed. Oxidation of citral increases sensitization risk - requires proper antioxidant stabilization.. Essential oil obtained by steam distillation from leaves and stems of Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian Lemongrass). Distinguished from C. flexuosus (East Indian) by slightly different citral/myrcene ratios. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
High citral content makes this a significant contact allergen risk. Citral can cause skin sensitization, particularly in leave-on products. Phototoxicity potential is low but should be assessed. Oxidation of citral increases sensitization risk - requires proper antioxidant stabilization.. Essential oil obtained by steam distillation from leaves and stems of Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian Lemongrass). Distinguished from C. flexuosus (East Indian) by slightly different citral/myrcene ratios. ... The EU classifies Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Fragrance (perfuming), flavoring (aroma), skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89998-14-1 (EINECS 289-752-0; this CAS covers lemongrass oil from C. citratus).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf/Stem Oil?
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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