Turpentine
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Turpentine, oil. Any of the volatile predominately terpenic fractions or distillates resulting from the solvent extraction of, gum collection from, or pulping of softwoods. Turpentine is a mixture of terpene hydrocarbons obtained from various species of Pinus
What does it do?
Turpentine 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.
Turpentine is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 124III). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Notes: /125III/126
Frequently asked questions
What is Turpentine?
Turpentine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Turpentine, oil. Any of the volatile predominately terpenic fractions or distillates resulting from the solvent extraction of, gum collection from, or pulping of softwoods. Turpentine is a mixture of terpene hydrocarbons obtained from various species of Pinus
Is Turpentine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Turpentine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Turpentine do in cosmetic products?
Turpentine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Turpentine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Turpentine is 8006-64-2 / 9005-90-7 / 8052-14-0.
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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