Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Neroli Oil; Oil of Orange Flowers. Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is an essential oil obtained from the flowers of the Sour Orange, Citrus aurantium, Rutaceae. It contains limonene, L-linalool, geraniol, linalyl acetate, some methyl anthranilate, nerol and neroli camphor
What does it do?
Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil?
Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Neroli Oil; Oil of Orange Flowers. Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is an essential oil obtained from the flowers of the Sour Orange, Citrus aurantium, Rutaceae. It contains limonene, L-linalool, geraniol, linalyl acetate, some methyl anthranilate, nerol and neroli camphor
Is Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil do in cosmetic products?
Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil is 8016-38-4 / 72968-50-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2011