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CITRAL
Score:
Data: Fair
- Other Concerns
- Functions
- About the Chemical
- Synonyms
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Use restrictions (moderate) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Products with this Ingredient
| fragrance for women | 118 products |
| lipstick | 70 products |
| moisturizer | 69 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 64 products |
| fragrance for men | 48 products |
| serums & essences | 47 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 31 products |
| conditioner | 30 products |
| shampoo | 29 products |
| facial cleanser | 29 products |
| lip gloss | 24 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 22 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 22 products |
| lip balm | 21 products |
| mask | 21 products |
| hair styling aide | 20 products |
| moisturizer with SPF | 19 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 17 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 15 products |
| hand cream | 15 products |
| body firming lotion | 14 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 14 products |
| bar soap | 14 products |
| body oil | 10 products |
| body spray | 9 products |
| hair spray | 9 products |
| liquid hand soap | 9 products |
| toners/astringents | 8 products |
| blush | 7 products |
| bronzer/highlighter | 7 products |
| makeup remover | 7 products |
| makeup primer | 6 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 6 products |
| shaving cream | 6 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 6 products |
| around-eye cream | 5 products |
| after shave | 4 products |
| sunless tanning | 4 products |
| foundation | 4 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 4 products |
| hair color and bleaching | 4 products |
| baby lotion | 3 products |
| other men's products | 3 products |
| lip plumper | 3 products |
| toothpaste | 3 products |
| vapor rubs | 3 products |
| beard oil | 3 products |
| anti-aging | 2 products |
| muscle/joint soreness | 2 products |
| hand sanitizer | 2 products |
| mouthwash | 2 products |
| nail treatment | 2 products |
| cuticle treatment | 2 products |
| hair relaxer | 2 products |
| baby oil | 1 products |
| bubble bath | 1 products |
| foot moisturizer | 1 products |
| mascara | 1 products |
| BB cream | 1 products |
| baby shampoo | 1 products |
| styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
| facial powder | 1 products |
| concealer | 1 products |
| detangler | 1 products |
| oil controller | 1 products |
| after sun product | 1 products |
| diaper cream | 1 products |
| baby soap | 1 products |
| eye makeup remover | 1 products |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Known human immune system toxicant or allergen | SCCPNFP, 1999 "Opinion Concerning Fragrance Allergy In Consumers," Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products. SCCNFP/0017/98 Final, December 1999. |
| This substance may cause dermatitis. | EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes 2012. GHS Hazard Codes. Appears as: Chemical Name: citral; CAS number: 5392-40-5; Classification Hazard Statement Codes: H315|H317 |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergies | CPS&Q - Classification & Labelling |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as irritant | CPS&Q - Classification & Labelling |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | IFRA 1/2020 |
| Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergens | CosIng |
Data gaps
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| 740 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
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| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
| Concern | Reference |
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| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Everything Added to Food |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Not suspected to be persistent | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data Sources
- SCCPNFP, 1999 "Opinion Concerning Fragrance Allergy In Consumers," Scientific Committee On Cosmetic Products And Non-Food Products. SCCNFP/0017/98 Final, December 1999.
- EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes 2012. GHS Hazard Codes. Appears as: Chemical Name: citral; CAS number: 5392-40-5; Classification Hazard Statement Codes: H315|H317
- CPS&Q (Consumer Products Safety & Quality) formely known as ECB (European Chemicals Bureau). 2008. Classification and Labelling: Chemicals: Annex VI of Directive 67/548/EEC through the 31st ATP.
- IFRA 1/2020
- European Commission. 2013. Cosing, the European Commission database with information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. Accessed on March 1, 2013 at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing/ .
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
- Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
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