lime fragrance

Lime fragrance is an aromatic complex typically characterized by a fresh citrus odor reminiscent of lime, grapefruit, and orange. It belongs to the category of fragrance materials widely employed in perfumery and scented consumer goods. This compound, often referenced simply as lime scent, provides a natural and vibrant citrus profile valued for its invigorating qualities. Although it does not describe a single molecular entity, lime fragrance can contain compounds extracted or derived from lime fruit or synthesized to mimic its essence. Its olfactory profile, documented in chemical databases such as PubChem, makes it a standard choice in fragranced products globally. The ingredient is commonly sourced from natural lime oils or artificially formulated blends to achieve the desired aroma.

Lime fragrance occurs naturally as part of citrus essential oils derived from lime fruit and its peel. It is widely utilized in fragranced products of all types, ranging from household cleaners to personal care items. The compound’s pronounced citrus odor makes it suitable for imparting fresh, fruity, and tangy notes to perfumes, air fresheners, and cosmetic formulations. Regulatory guidelines, such as those set by IFRA (Global), ensure its safe inclusion considering phototoxicity potentials. Its applications span products applied on skin and others not rinsed off, where concentration limits are critical. This ensures its widespread utility while maintaining consumer safety standards.

Lime fragrance demonstrates solubility in alcohol, facilitating its integration into ethanol-based fragrance solutions and perfumes. Its insolubility in water influences its dispersal and stability in aqueous formulations, often requiring emulsifiers or solubilizers for proper incorporation. These properties affect formulation strategies, especially for products combining water and oil phases. The fragrance’s phototoxic potential is linked to components like bergapten present within lime oils, necessitating concentration controls per IFRA guidelines. Chemical stability, volatility, and odor retention further contribute to its performance in finished products, highlighting the need for expertise in formulation to optimize sensory impact and safety.

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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragranced products of all types
IFRA Critical Effect:
Phototoxicity
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Where the bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) content of all relevant oils present in a compound has been determined, it is recommended that for applications on areas of skin exposed to sunshine, excluding bath preparations, soaps and other products which are washed off the skin, the total level of bergapten in the consumer products should not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm). This is equivalent to 0.0075% (75 ppm) in a fragrance compound used at 20% in the consumer product. Where the level of bergapten has not been determined by appropriate methods, the limits specified in the guidelines on individual oils should apply. In those cases, where such oils are used in combination with other phototoxic ingredients, the additive effect has to be taken into consideration and the use levels have to be reduced accordingly. The sum of the concentrations of all phototoxic fragrance ingredients, expressed in % of their recommended maximum level in the consumer product, shall not exceed 100.
Recommendation for lime fragrance flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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