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Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Bitter Orange Oil. Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is an essential oil expressed from the fresh epicarps of the Sour Orange, Citrus aurantium, Rutaceae. It contains D-limonene (about 90%), citral, decanaldehyde, methyl anthranilate, linalool, terpineol

What does it do?

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed 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 Peel Oil Expressed?

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bitter Orange Oil. Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is an essential oil expressed from the fresh epicarps of the Sour Orange, Citrus aurantium, Rutaceae. It contains D-limonene (about 90%), citral, decanaldehyde, methyl anthranilate, linalool, terpineol

Is Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed do in cosmetic products?

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is 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