Good Fragrance

Neroli Oil

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL

CAS Number
8016-38-4
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction. Disclosed under fragrance per 21 CFR 701.3. CIR 2021 concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing for 33 citrus flower/leaf ingredients.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Neroli oil (CAS 8016-38-4) is a permitted fragrance ingredient in the EU with allergen disclosure requirements above threshold, and permitted in the US with no FDA restriction; CIR 2021 concluded safety when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-allergen eu-annex-iii-listed multiple-allergen-constituents linalool-high limonene-present geraniol-present farnesol-present oxidation-sensitization-risk ifra-restricted eu-label-disclosure-required ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neroli Oil safe in cosmetics?

Neroli oil (CAS 8016-38-4) is a permitted fragrance ingredient in the EU with allergen disclosure requirements above threshold, and permitted in the US with no FDA restriction; CIR 2021 concluded safety when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. The EU classifies Neroli Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Neroli Oil allowed in the EU?

Neroli Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Neroli Oil do in cosmetics?

Neroli Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 8016-38-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Neroli 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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