Is 3-Carene safe in cosmetics?
3-Carene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Carene
Also known as: Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-, 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, (+/-)-3-Carene, (+/-)-delta 3-Carene, 2-05-00-00095 (+14 more)
3-Carene (CAS 13466-78-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific FDA restriction; IFRA-compliant at recommended use levels
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3-Carene.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 6480 | - | - |
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Restricted
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (4)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3-Carene.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-
3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
(+/-)-3-Carene
(+/-)-delta 3-Carene
2-05-00-00095
BRN 1902766
EINECS 236-719-3
3-Norcarene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-
delta(sup 3)-Carene
UNII-H2M15SNR6N
(+/-)-delta3-Carene
3,7,7-Trimethyl-Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]-3-heptene
3-delta-Carene
Car-3-ene
Delta(3)-carene
Delta-car-3-ene
Delta3-Carene
carene
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care; restricted
detected; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's products
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Carene allowed in the EU?
3-Carene EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Carene do in cosmetics?
3-Carene functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13466-78-9.
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