Orange Flower Water

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WATER

CAS Number
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe in leave-on and rinse-off products when formulated to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating, with โ‰ค15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must declare EU fragrance allergens if above 10 ppm (leave-on) or 100 ppm (rinse-off); monitor furocoumarin content; IFRA compliance recommended

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange Flower Water safe in cosmetics?

Must declare EU fragrance allergens if above 10 ppm (leave-on) or 100 ppm (rinse-off); monitor furocoumarin content; IFRA compliance recommended The EU classifies Orange Flower Water as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Orange Flower Water allowed in the EU?

Orange Flower Water EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Orange Flower Water do in cosmetics?

Orange Flower Water functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Orange Flower Water?

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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