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CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) PEEL OIL
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- About the Chemical
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Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), 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
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 7 products |
| beach & sport sunscreen | 3 products |
| facial cleanser | 3 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 2 products |
| anti-aging | 2 products |
| hand cream | 1 products |
| shampoo | 1 products |
| conditioner | 1 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 1 products |
| muscle/joint soreness | 1 products |
| after sun product | 1 products |
| liquid hand soap | 1 products |
| makeup primer | 1 products |
| serums & essences | 1 products |
| toners/astringents | 1 products |
| shaving cream | 1 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 1 products |
| mask | 1 products |
| makeup remover | 1 products |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Known human skin toxicant or allergen | EU Cosmetics Directive 2013. Opinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011) |
| Fragrance chemical, which is less frequently reported and thus less documented as a consumer allergen. | European Union 2015. Banned and Restricted Fragrances. Appears as: listid: EUFRAG-046; Chemical_Name: Limonene; Synonyms: d-Limonene; |
| Human [[system]] toxicant or allergen - strong evidence | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2018. Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28). Appears as: CAS: 5989-27-5; List Name: d-Limonene; TSCA Chemical Name: CYCLOHEXENE, 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-, (4R)- |
| May cause sensitization by skin contact | EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes 2015. Classification & Labelling (Skin Deep®). Appears as: listid: 601-029-00-7-61; Chemical_Name: DIPENTENE; Synonyms: limonene; [1] ; (R)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; d-limonene; [2] ; (S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; l-limonene; [3] ; trans-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene; [4] ; (±)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene [5]; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
| May cause sensitization by skin contact, with allergic reaction in skin or lungs | US. National Library of Medicine,. 2015. Haz-Map®. Appears as: listid: HMAP-0695-1; Chemical_Name: d-Limonene; ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Irritating to skin | EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes 2015. Classification & Labelling (Skin Deep®). Appears as: listid: 601-029-00-7-61; Chemical_Name: DIPENTENE; Synonyms: limonene; [1] ; (R)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; d-limonene; [2] ; (S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; l-limonene; [3] ; trans-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene; [4] ; (±)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene [5]; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
| Restrictions recommended due to presence of photoirritating components. | International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 2015. IFRA Codes & Standards. Appears as: listid: IFRA-223; Chemical_Name: Citrus oils and other furocoumarins-containing essential oils; ; ; Classification: Restricted |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Persistent, bioaccumulative toxicant - Limited or emerging evidence in open scientific literature | Peer Reviewed Literature 2015. Emerging PBTs from peer-reviewed literature. Appears as: listid: PBT-PEER-038; Chemical_Name: CYCLOHEXENE, 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-, (4R)-; ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
| This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. Flagged for suspected aquatic toxicity. | Environment Canada 2015. Domestic Substance List. Appears as: listid: ECDSL-05949; Chemical_Name: Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (R)-; ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
| This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. Flagged for suspected aquatic toxicity. | Environment Canada 2015. Domestic Substance List. Appears as: listid: ECDSL-05949; Chemical_Name: Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (R)-; ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
Use restrictions
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limits | International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 2015. IFRA Codes & Standards. Appears as: listid: IFRA-087; Chemical_Name: Lime oil expressed; ; CAS: 8008-26-2; Classification: Restricted |
| Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergens | EU Cosmetics Directive 2015. CosIng. Appears as: listid: COSING-27937; Chemical_Name: d-Limonene (CAS No 5989-27-5); ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
Cancer
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Restrictions recommended due to presence of phototumorigenic components. | International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 2015. IFRA Codes & Standards. Appears as: listid: IFRA-223; Chemical_Name: Citrus oils and other furocoumarins-containing essential oils; ; ; Classification: Restricted |
| IARC Group 3 (no cancer link) | IARC 2015. IRAC Carcinogens (Skin Deep®). Appears as: listid: IARC-653; Chemical_Name: d-Limonene; ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Developmental toxicity (significant increase in the number of fetuses with skeletal abnormalities, including lumbar ribs, fused ribs, and delayed ossification of several bones in the paws) were observed in the animals administered 2363 mg/kg/day. | 1977 Studies on d-limonene as a gallstone solubilizer (VII) Effects on development of mouse fetuses and offsprings. Oyo Yakuri 13(6), 863-873. |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Dangerous for the environment | EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes 2015. Classification & Labelling (Skin Deep®). Appears as: listid: 601-029-00-7-61; Chemical_Name: DIPENTENE; Synonyms: limonene; [1] ; (R)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; d-limonene; [2] ; (S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; l-limonene; [3] ; trans-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene; [4] ; (±)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene [5]; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
| This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. Flagged for suspected aquatic toxicity. | Environment Canada 2015. Domestic Substance List. Appears as: listid: ECDSL-05949; Chemical_Name: Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (R)-; ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
| This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. | Environment Canada 2015. Domestic Substance List. Appears as: listid: ECDSL-07010; Chemical_Name: Oils, lime; ; CAS: 8008-26-2 |
Miscellaneous
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Flammable | EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes 2015. Classification & Labelling (Skin Deep®). Appears as: listid: 601-029-00-7-61; Chemical_Name: DIPENTENE; Synonyms: limonene; [1] ; (R)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; d-limonene; [2] ; (S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; l-limonene; [3] ; trans-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene; [4] ; (±)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene [5]; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Fully up-to-date toxicology information has been sought. | US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 2015. Everything Added to Food. Appears as: listid: EAFUS-2301; Chemical_Name: LIME OIL, DISTILLED; ; CAS: 8008-26-2 |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. Flagged for suspected aquatic toxicity. | Environment Canada 2015. Domestic Substance List. Appears as: listid: ECDSL-05949; Chemical_Name: Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (R)-; ; CAS: 5989-27-5 |
Data Sources
- EU Cosmetics Directive 2013. Opinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011)
- European Union 2015. Banned and Restricted Fragrances. Appears as: listid: EUFRAG-046; Chemical_Name: Limonene; Synonyms: d-Limonene;
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2018. Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28). Appears as: CAS: 5989-27-5; List Name: d-Limonene; TSCA Chemical Name: CYCLOHEXENE, 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-, (4R)-
- EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes 2015. Classification & Labelling (Skin Deep®). Appears as: listid: 601-029-00-7-61; Chemical_Name: DIPENTENE; Synonyms: limonene; [1] ; (R)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; d-limonene; [2] ; (S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; ; l-limonene; [3] ; trans-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene; [4] ; (±)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexene [5]; CAS: 5989-27-5
- US. National Library of Medicine,. 2015. Haz-Map®. Appears as: listid: HMAP-0695-1; Chemical_Name: d-Limonene; ; CAS: 5989-27-5
- International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 2015. IFRA Codes & Standards. Appears as: listid: IFRA-223; Chemical_Name: Citrus oils and other furocoumarins-containing essential oils; ; ; Classification: Restricted
- Peer Reviewed Literature 2015. Emerging PBTs from peer-reviewed literature. Appears as: listid: PBT-PEER-038; Chemical_Name: CYCLOHEXENE, 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-, (4R)-; ; CAS: 5989-27-5
- Environment Canada 2015. Domestic Substance List. Appears as: listid: ECDSL-05949; Chemical_Name: Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (R)-; ; CAS: 5989-27-5
- International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 2015. IFRA Codes & Standards. Appears as: listid: IFRA-087; Chemical_Name: Lime oil expressed; ; CAS: 8008-26-2; Classification: Restricted
- EU Cosmetics Directive 2015. CosIng. Appears as: listid: COSING-27937; Chemical_Name: d-Limonene (CAS No 5989-27-5); ; CAS: 5989-27-5
- IARC 2015. IRAC Carcinogens (Skin Deep®). Appears as: listid: IARC-653; Chemical_Name: d-Limonene; ; CAS: 5989-27-5
- 1977 Studies on d-limonene as a gallstone solubilizer (VII) Effects on development of mouse fetuses and offsprings. Oyo Yakuri 13(6), 863-873.
- Environment Canada 2015. Domestic Substance List. Appears as: listid: ECDSL-07010; Chemical_Name: Oils, lime; ; CAS: 8008-26-2
- US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 2015. Everything Added to Food. Appears as: listid: EAFUS-2301; Chemical_Name: LIME OIL, DISTILLED; ; CAS: 8008-26-2
- This ingredient’s score is higher if used in products that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns.
- Products with the EWG VERIFIED mark have met use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
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