Terpinolene

INCI: TERPINOLENE

CAS Number
586-62-9
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; California requires reporting per Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 when above thresholds

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

โš  Fragrance allergen โ€” mandatory declaration in EU; oxidation increases sensitization risk; subject to EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terpinolene safe in cosmetics?

โš  Fragrance allergen โ€” mandatory declaration in EU; oxidation increases sensitization risk; subject to EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 The EU classifies Terpinolene as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Terpinolene allowed in the EU?

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

What does Terpinolene do in cosmetics?

Terpinolene functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 586-62-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Terpinolene?

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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