# CITRUS UNSHIU EXTRACT

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_citrus_unshiu_extract
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Antioxidant, Humectant, Emollient, Skin conditioning, Abrasive, Hair conditioning
Identifier: DTXSID501043624

> CITRUS UNSHIU EXTRACT: Used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, a humectant and an emollient. Citrus Unshiu Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. Compiled from 3 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Flower Powder is the powder of the flowers of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Fruit Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the fruit of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder is the powder of the fruits of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Fruit Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Peel Powder is the powder of the dried peel of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- EU: Active — Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract is an extract of the pericarp of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Abrasive, Softener and conditioner.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/32906
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated 2019-12-20): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=85830
- EPA DSSTox Identifiers (updated 2025-12-29): https://epa.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Chemistry_Dashboard_Data_DSSTox_Identifiers_Mapped_to_CAS_Numbers_and_Names/5588566

_Assessed by Greenveil._