Is Mixed Terpenes safe in cosmetics?
Mixed Terpenes has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mixed Terpenes
Also known as: EINECS 273-309-3, Terpene hydrocarbons, by product
INCI: MIXED TERPENES
Mixed Terpenes (CAS 68956-56-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent - dissolves other substances. NOAEL 435.8 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Mixed Terpenes is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Solvent - dissolves other substances
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not specifically prohibited or restricted
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mixed Terpenes.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Mixed Terpenes across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
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
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Fragrance
Plasticizer
Solubility enhancer
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mixed Terpenes.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
ifra_fragrance
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
EINECS 273-309-3
Terpene hydrocarbons, by product
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
fracking; water
Europe; Personal care; restricted
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mixed Terpenes allowed in the EU?
Mixed Terpenes EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mixed Terpenes do in cosmetics?
Mixed Terpenes functions as: Solvent - dissolves other substances. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68956-56-9.
Is Mixed Terpenes used outside cosmetics?
Mixed Terpenes also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Mixed Terpenes have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Mixed Terpenes is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
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