Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer
CAS 9003-73-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Polydipentene”.
Also known as Polydipentene · Polylimonene · Polyterpene resin · Terpene polymer · dipentene polymer
Used in cosmetics as a binder and a thickener.
- Binding
- Viscosity controlling
- Thickener
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActivePolymer of 1,8-paramenthadiene; Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer
- Polymer of 1,8-paramenthadiene; Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymerSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier, Binder, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Viscosity modifier, Binder, Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
1
Named organisations
5
Typical roles
BindingViscosity controllingThickenerFragranceFlavouring