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Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract

  • Fragrances
  • CAS 8028-48-6

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract (CAS 8028-48-6) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Skin sensitization possible — d-limonene oxidation products are EU-allergen-list fragrance compounds. Phototoxic on skin if exposed to UV after direct contact. Generally low acute toxicity at typical product concentrations.

Sweet orange extract is the cold-pressed peel oil of citrus sinensis. It is primarily d-limonene with minor fragrance components, used as a botanical scent and mild terpene solvent.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
yes
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
3/5
Purpose: Cold-pressed peel oil of sweet orange; used as a botanical fragrance and weak terpene solvent in natural-leaning odor and cleaning products

Common questions about Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract

What is Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract used for in car care?
Cold-pressed peel oil of sweet orange; used as a botanical fragrance and weak terpene solvent in natural-leaning odor and cleaning products
Is Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract a VOC?
Yes. Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract biodegradable?
Yes. Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Extract has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

2 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.