Is Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil) safe in cosmetics?
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil)
Also known as: Petitgrain bigarade oil (Citrus aurantium L.), Citrus aurantium fruit oil, Oils, petitgrain, FEMA No. 2854, FEMA No. 2855 (+13 more)
INCI: CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF OIL
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil) (CAS 8014-17-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance; Skin conditioning. Essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves and. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (MNA) content must not exceed 0.1% in leave-on products per SCCS assessment; not permitted in sunscreens or products applied to sun-exposed skin. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance; Skin conditioning. Essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of mandarin (Citrus reticulata), also known as petitgrain mandarin oil. Dominated by linalool, linalyl acetate, dimethyl anthranilate, and methyl N-methyl anthranilate, with lower limonene content than peel oils. Used as a natural fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent. CIR Expert Panel assessed citrus flower- and leaf-derived ingredients and concluded they are safe as used in cosmetics when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (MNA) content must not exceed 0.1% in leave-on products per SCCS assessment; not permitted in sunscreens or products applied to sun-exposed skin
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetic use. Citrus reticulata (mandarin/tangerine) leaves are listed as GRAS for food use (FEMA); leaf oil at cosmetic concentrations is considered safe under standard substantiation. MNA-related phototoxicity should be addressed in safety assessment for leave-on products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil).
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | restricted | 0.1% (leave-on products) | Leave-on products |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil).
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
fragrance
petitgrain
mna-phototoxic
cir-reviewed
ifra-standard
sccs-reviewed
skin-conditioning
linalool-major
daytime-caution
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Petitgrain bigarade oil (Citrus aurantium L.)
Citrus aurantium fruit oil
Oils, petitgrain
FEMA No. 2854
FEMA No. 2855
Mandarin petitgrain oil
Oil citrus reticulata
Oil mandarin
Orange leaf oil, bitter
Orange leaf water, absolute
Petitgrain absolute (Citrus aurantium L.)
Petitgrain bigarade oil
Petitgrain mandarin oil (Citrus reticulata blanco var. mandarin)
Petitgrain oil saponified
Petitgrain paraguay oil (Citrus aurantium L.)
Pettigrain oil
Pettitgrain oil
UNII-59JDQ5VT0T
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil) allowed in the EU?
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (MNA) content must not exceed 0.1% in leave-on products per SCCS assessment; not permitted in sunscreens or products applied to sun-exposed skin. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil) do in cosmetics?
Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Mandarin Oil) functions as: Fragrance; Skin conditioning. Essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of mandarin (Citrus reticulata), also known as petitgrain mandarin oil. Dominated by linalool, linalyl acetate, dimethyl anthranilate, and methyl N-methyl anthranilate, with lower limonene content than peel oils. Used as a natural fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent. CIR Expert Panel assessed citrus flower- and leaf-derived ingredients and concluded they are safe as used in cosmetics when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8014-17-3.
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