L-Alpha-Pinene

INCI: L-ALPHA-PINENE

CAS Number
7785-26-4
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - also GRAS for flavoring (21 CFR); no cosmetic-specific prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Identified skin sensitizer (especially oxidized forms); autooxidation produces sensitizing hydroperoxides; requires careful storage with antioxidant protection. Bicyclic monoterpene; the (1S,5S)-(โˆ’) enantiomer; chief constituent of turpentine; pine/resinous/woody scent; one of the purest commercially available monoterpenes; alcohol-soluble

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is L-Alpha-Pinene safe in cosmetics?

Identified skin sensitizer (especially oxidized forms); autooxidation produces sensitizing hydroperoxides; requires careful storage with antioxidant protection. Bicyclic monoterpene; the (1S,5S)-(โˆ’) enantiomer; chief constituent of turpentine; pine/resinous/woody scent; one of the purest commercially available monoterpenes; alcohol-soluble The EU classifies L-Alpha-Pinene as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is L-Alpha-Pinene allowed in the EU?

L-Alpha-Pinene EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does L-Alpha-Pinene do in cosmetics?

L-Alpha-Pinene functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7785-26-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for L-Alpha-Pinene?

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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