Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
INCI: CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil (CAS 89998-14-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is classified GHS Danger (H315, H317, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
289-752-0
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA-specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil.
Regulatory Flags
annex-iii-fragrance-allergen
eu-labeling-required
citral-sensitizer
sccs-opinion-citral
ifra-compliance-required
essential-oil
Chemical Function
Humectant
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil functions as: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89998-14-1.
Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil used outside cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is classified GHS Danger (H315, H317, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off.
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