Is Neroli Oil safe in cosmetics?
Neroli Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Good
Fragrance
Neroli Oil
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER OIL
Neroli Oil (CAS 8016-38-4) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Neroli Oil is classified GHS Danger (H302, H304, H315, H317, H319, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Neroli 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
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
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 Neroli Oil.
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
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
consumer_product
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
NEROLI, BIGARADE OIL (CITRUS AURANTIUM L.)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Neroli Oil used outside cosmetics?
Neroli Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Neroli Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Neroli Oil is classified GHS Danger (H302, H304, H315, H317, H319, H400, H410) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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