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Description :
Citral is used as a perfuming agent in cosmetics and personal care products, fragrances, and cleaning products. It can also be used as a flavoring agent in processed food.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products, cleaning products.
Health Impacts: Citral can cause skin irritation, allergic skin reactions, and can cause serious eye irritation. Citral has been shown to induce DNA damage and, when used in oils, it has been shown to interfere with estrogen receptors.
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PubChem: Citral (Accessed September 2024)
Souza, A. C. S., et al., (2019)
Howes M.J., et al., (2002)