Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil

INCI: LIPPIA CITRIODORA LEAF OIL

CAS Number
8024-12-2
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

High citral content (~55%) poses sensitization risk. IFRA guidelines restrict maximum use levels by product type. Contact dermatitis and phototoxicity (though distilled oils are generally non-phototoxic) should be assessed.. Classic lemon verbena essential oil, one of the most prized fragrance materials in natural perfumery. EINECS 285-515-0. The leaf-only distillation produces a particularly clean citral-dominant profile.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_banned_cosmetics fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

High citral content (~55%) poses sensitization risk. IFRA guidelines restrict maximum use levels by product type. Contact dermatitis and phototoxicity (though distilled oils are generally non-phototoxic) should be assessed.. Classic lemon verbena essential oil, one of the most prized fragrance materials in natural perfumery. EINECS 285-515-0. The leaf-only distillation produces a particularly clean citral-dominant profile. The EU classifies Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Lippia Citriodora Leaf Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8024-12-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lippia Citriodora Leaf 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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