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CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL
Score:
Data: Limited
- Other Concerns
- Functions
- About the Chemical
- Synonyms
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Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), 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
| shampoo | 80 products |
| moisturizer | 70 products |
| facial moisturizer/treatment | 65 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant | 62 products |
| facial cleanser | 58 products |
| body wash/cleanser | 58 products |
| conditioner | 49 products |
| liquid hand soap | 44 products |
| exfoliant/scrub | 38 products |
| mask | 35 products |
| bar soap | 31 products |
| serums & essences | 28 products |
| bath oil/salts/soak | 25 products |
| hair treatment/serum | 25 products |
| daily use with SPF | 25 products |
| hand sanitizer | 23 products |
| lip balm | 21 products |
| lipstick | 21 products |
| body oil | 20 products |
| CC cream | 18 products |
| hand cream | 17 products |
| mouthwash | 17 products |
| toners/astringents | 16 products |
| toothpaste | 15 products |
| bubble bath | 15 products |
| recreational sunscreen | 13 products |
| lip gloss | 12 products |
| lip balm with SPF | 8 products |
| styling gel/lotion | 8 products |
| concealer | 8 products |
| shaving cream | 6 products |
| foot moisturizer | 6 products |
| fragrance for women | 6 products |
| body spray | 6 products |
| hair styling aide | 6 products |
| around-eye cream | 5 products |
| foot cleansing | 5 products |
| antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 5 products |
| makeup remover | 5 products |
| after sun product | 4 products |
| shaving cream (men's) | 4 products |
| anti-aging | 4 products |
| cuticle treatment | 4 products |
| body firming lotion | 4 products |
| after shave | 4 products |
| setting powder/spray | 4 products |
| hair spray | 4 products |
| baby shampoo | 3 products |
| body powder | 3 products |
| lip plumper | 3 products |
| fragrance for men | 3 products |
| baby lotion | 3 products |
| beard oil | 3 products |
| 3 products | |
| detangler | 2 products |
| nail treatment | 2 products |
| foot odor control | 2 products |
| foundation | 2 products |
| hair-loss treatment | 2 products |
| makeup primer | 2 products |
| baby soap | 1 products |
| styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
| baby wipes | 1 products |
| baby bubble bath | 1 products |
| facial powder | 1 products |
| tooth whitening | 1 products |
| tanning oil | 1 products |
| beard cleanser | 1 products |
| beard care | 1 products |
| sunless tanning | 1 products |
| baby toothpaste | 1 products |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Known human any toxicant or allergen | Open scientific literature |
| Possible human any toxicant or allergen | Open scientific literature |
| Human any toxicant or allergen - strong evidence | Open scientific literature |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity or allergies | Open scientific literature |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity or allergies | Open scientific literature |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity or allergies | Open scientific literature |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as any irritant | Open scientific literature |
| Limited evidence of any irritation | Open scientific literature |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | Open scientific literature |
| Not suspected to be persistent | Open scientific literature |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Open scientific literature |
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) | International Fragrance Association Codes & Standards |
| Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergens | Open scientific literature |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Classified as toxic or harmful. | Open scientific literature |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| One or more animal studies show any effects at high doses | Open scientific literature |
Ecotoxicology
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | Open scientific literature |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | Open scientific literature |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | Open scientific literature |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Miscellaneous
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Occupational hazards related to handling | Open scientific literature |
Cancer
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Limited or incomplete evidence of cancer according to safety/hazard data – government assessment cannot classify as human carcinogen due to data gaps | Open scientific literature |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
| Concern | Reference |
|---|---|
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Everything Added to Food |
Data Sources
- Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
- IFRA (International Fragrance Association). 2006. Codes and Standards.
- 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.
- 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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