Is Orange Flower Water safe in cosmetics?
Orange Flower Water has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Orange Flower Water
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WATER
Orange Flower Water (CAS 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe in leave-on and rinse-off products when formulated to be non-sensitizing/non-irritating, with ≤15 ppm 5-MOP in leave-on products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Orange Flower Water.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Orange Flower Water.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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