Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Beta-Pinen-3-ol

INCI: BETA-PINEN-3-OL

CAS Number
Not confirmed in retrieved sources
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted; allowed for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Standard terpene alcohol considerations; subject to IFRA guidelines. A bicyclic terpene alcohol derived from the beta-pinene skeleton. Beta-pinene itself (CAS 127-91-3) is abundant in citrus essential oils, black pepper EO, galbanum EO, and turpentine EO . The hydroxylated derivative (pinen-3-ol) retains fresh, pine-like, terpenic characteristics and is used in fragrance compositions.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beta-Pinen-3-ol safe in cosmetics?

Standard terpene alcohol considerations; subject to IFRA guidelines. A bicyclic terpene alcohol derived from the beta-pinene skeleton. Beta-pinene itself (CAS 127-91-3) is abundant in citrus essential oils, black pepper EO, galbanum EO, and turpentine EO . The hydroxylated derivative (pinen-3-ol) retains fresh, pine-like, terpenic characteristics and is used in fragrance compositions. The EU classifies Beta-Pinen-3-ol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Beta-Pinen-3-ol allowed in the EU?

Beta-Pinen-3-ol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Beta-Pinen-3-ol do in cosmetics?

Beta-Pinen-3-ol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in retrieved sources.

What is the Margin of Safety for Beta-Pinen-3-ol?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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