Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract)

INCI: CYMBOPOGON NARDUS HERB EXTRACT

CAS Number
No single CAS for “herb extract”; citronella plant extracts sometimes grouped under 91771-61-8 (Cymbopogon nardus extract); verify with supplier.
Function
Skin-conditioning, masking and antioxidant plant extract; may have mild fragrance and insect-repellent properties due to citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient; citronella-derived ingredients also used as insect repellents under EPA, but cosmetic use is as fragrance/conditioning without specific FDA limit

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance allergen potential and risk of allergic contact dermatitis; compositional variability and pesticide residue concerns warrant supplier verification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance allergen potential and risk of allergic contact dermatitis; compositional variability and pesticide residue concerns warrant supplier verification. The EU classifies Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) allowed in the EU?

Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) do in cosmetics?

Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb Extract) functions as: Skin-conditioning, masking and antioxidant plant extract; may have mild fragrance and insect-repellent properties due to citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS for “herb extract”; citronella plant extracts sometimes grouped under 91771-61-8 (Cymbopogon nardus extract); verify with supplier..

What is the Margin of Safety for Cymbopogon Nardus Herb Extract (Citronella Herb 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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