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CAS Nr.
5392-40-5
Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?
No
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Other observations
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| Date of update | Deadline | Content of update | Reference | Source |
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| SCCS Final Opinion | No timeline applicable for now | Citral is known for its sensitizing potential, meaning it can cause allergic reactions in some people. The SCCS opinion focused on its safety, particularly its sensitization endpoint, to determine acceptable concentration levels for safe use in cosmetics. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: - 0,001 % in leave-on products - 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The SCCS has indicated that Citral can be considered safe at the these concentrations. | SCCS - Final Opinion on Citral | Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) |