Key Lime Oil Egypt
Naturals Top Note CAS 8008-26-2
An intense tart lime note with an electric zesty freshness and a candy like brightness. It delivers a high impact citrus top note for sparkling compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Lime |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Odor Impact1 | 135 |
| Tenacity1 | 1.2 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 8008-26-2 |
| INCI Name | Citrus aurantifolia peel oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
Persian lime oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Christman Swingle, Citrus Aurantifolia, West Indian Lime, Citrus Medica (var. Acida) Citrus aurantifolia, C. Medica Var. Acida, Citrus Latifolia, Citrus and Allied Essences, Market Report, citrus aurantifolia, rutaceae, Lime Distilled Essential Oil, Expressed, Lime Oil Distilled, citrus aurantifolia swingle oil distilled west indian, lime oil distilled west indian, citrus aurantiifolia swingle seed oil unsaponifiables, fraction of lime seed oil which is not saponified in the refining recovery of lime seed oil fatty acids of the lime, lime seed oil unsaponifiables
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.70 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.70 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.70 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.70 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.70 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.70 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.70 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.70 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.70 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.70 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.70 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Not restricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Not restricted |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.70 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.70 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Phototoxicity |
| 5-MOP (phototoxicity) | 0.27 |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranial | 0.32 % |
| Neral | 0.26 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 0.07 % |
| Geraniol | 0.02 % |
| Farnesol | 0.02 % |
| Citronellol | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Citral | 0.58 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 0.07 % |
| Geraniol | 0.02 % |
| Farnesol | 0.02 % |
| Citronellol | 0.01 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.