Is Turpentine safe in cosmetics?
Turpentine has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Turpentine
INCI: TURPENTINE
Turpentine (CAS 8006-64-2 (turpentine oil), 9005-90-7 (turpentine), 8052-14-0 (turpentine, steam distilled)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance; denaturant; solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
8006-64-2 (turpentine oil), 9005-90-7 (turpentine), 8052-14-0 (turpentine, steam distilled)
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Function
Fragrance; denaturant; solvent
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited; permitted for cosmetic use under general provisions; GHS classified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Turpentine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Turpentine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turpentine allowed in the EU?
Turpentine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Turpentine do in cosmetics?
Turpentine functions as: Fragrance; denaturant; solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-64-2 (turpentine oil), 9005-90-7 (turpentine), 8052-14-0 (turpentine, steam distilled).
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