What is it?
Lemon Grass Oil; Indian Verbena Oil; Indian Melissa Oil. Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae. It contains citral (75-85%), methylheptenone, citronellal, geraniol, limonene
What does it do?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf 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 Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lemon Grass Oil; Indian Verbena Oil; Indian Melissa Oil. Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae. It contains citral (75-85%), methylheptenone, citronellal, geraniol, limonene
Is Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil do in cosmetic products?
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is 89998-14-1.
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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: 15/10/2010