Pinene

INCI: PINENE

CAS Number
80-56-8 (α-pinene); 127-91-3 (β-pinene)
Function
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use. GRAS status for food use (21 CFR). No specific FDA restriction for topical cosmetics.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

EU-regulated fragrance allergen requiring declaration above thresholds; auto-oxidation products increase sensitization risk and require storage under nitrogen or antioxidant protection.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinene safe in cosmetics?

EU-regulated fragrance allergen requiring declaration above thresholds; auto-oxidation products increase sensitization risk and require storage under nitrogen or antioxidant protection. The EU classifies Pinene as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pinene allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pinene do in cosmetics?

Pinene functions as: Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 80-56-8 (α-pinene); 127-91-3 (β-pinene).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pinene?

adequate 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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