Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Verify furanocoumarin content (especially bergapten); if present above threshold, phototoxicity warning required. Allergen labeling required if limonene detected above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) per EU Regulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grapefruit Peel Wax safe in cosmetics?
Verify furanocoumarin content (especially bergapten); if present above threshold, phototoxicity warning required. Allergen labeling required if limonene detected above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) per EU Regulation. The EU classifies Grapefruit Peel Wax as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Grapefruit Peel Wax allowed in the EU?
Grapefruit Peel Wax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Grapefruit Peel Wax do in cosmetics?
Grapefruit Peel Wax functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; derived from Citrus paradisi (CAS for grapefruit oil: 8016-20-4).
What is the Margin of Safety for Grapefruit Peel Wax?
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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