Terpene Hydrocarbons
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrocarbons obtained as by-products of terpene processing
What does it do?
Terpene Hydrocarbons is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Terpene Hydrocarbons is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 128). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Terpene Hydrocarbons?
Terpene Hydrocarbons is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrocarbons obtained as by-products of terpene processing
Is Terpene Hydrocarbons allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Terpene Hydrocarbons is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Terpene Hydrocarbons do in cosmetic products?
Terpene Hydrocarbons is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Terpene Hydrocarbons?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Terpene Hydrocarbons is 68956-56-9.
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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: 15/10/2010