Is Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil safe in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Also known as: EINECS 295-161-9, Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass), Lemon Grass
INCI: CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil (CAS 91844-92-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Masking, Antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max Must be labeled as Lemongrass Oil when >0.001% leave-on or >0.01% rinse-off; citral limits apply per EU Regulation III/354. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance, Masking, Antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
Must be labeled as Lemongrass Oil when >0.001% leave-on or >0.01% rinse-off; citral limits apply per EU Regulation III/354
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific concentration limit; IFRA citral guidance applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-allergen
citral-high
sensitizer-risk
mandatory-labeling-eu
ifra-restricted
essential-oil
Known Synonyms
EINECS 295-161-9
Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass)
Lemon Grass
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient
Europe
Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil allowed in the EU?
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Must be labeled as Lemongrass Oil when >0.001% leave-on or >0.01% rinse-off; citral limits apply per EU Regulation III/354. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil do in cosmetics?
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil functions as: Fragrance, Masking, Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91844-92-7.
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