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Terpenes and Terpenoids, limonene fraction

CAS 65996-98-7 · 70/100 · High conf.

Fragrance

70

Concern score

70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched

Why it's flagged

Terpenes and terpenoids with the exception of limonene (d-, l-, and dl-isomers) listed under reference numbers 88, 167 and 168 of this Annex III is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — restricted

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

Regulation

Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.

  • commercial_presence
  • cpdat_category:industrial
  • eu_annex:III
  • eu_cosmetic_restricted
  • EUEC

    Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L (15) Conditions of use and warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’

    restricted
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  • USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance.
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance.Source →

Evidence

No graded sources yet for Terpenes and Terpenoids, limonene fraction. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.

Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it appears

Prevalence of Terpenes and Terpenoids, limonene fraction in our catalog (epa_cpdat).

Brands

4

Typical roles

Fragrance
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