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Limonene

A cosmetic ingredient used as deodorant, perfuming, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

What does it do?

Limonene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Limonene is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 88III). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Notes: /167III/168

Frequently asked questions

What is Limonene?

Limonene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Is Limonene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Limonene is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Limonene do in cosmetic products?

Limonene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: deodorant, perfuming, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Limonene?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Limonene is 138-86-3.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/11/2016