# LEMON OIL, COLD PRESSED

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_citrus_limon_peel_oil
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Astringent, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Humectant, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID2031530

> LEMON OIL, COLD PRESSED is used as astringent / deodorizer. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 13 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Citrus limon oil is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 179 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Astringent, Deodorizer.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: PASTE, DENTIFRICE; Potency: 0.7 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 8.5 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mg
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Potency: 0.05 %w/w
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.

_Assessed by Greenveil._