Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, polymer with 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene and 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene
CAS 68240-09-5
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, polymer with 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene and 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Polyterpene”.
Also known as Polyterpene · Polyterpene resin · beta-pinene polymer · piccolyte (b-pinene polymer)
Used in cosmetics as a depilatory. Polyterpene is a copolymer of α-pinene, β-pinene, β-phelladrene and dipentene.
- Depilatory
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, polymer with 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene and 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActivePolyterpene is a copolymer of α-pinene, β-pinene, β-phelladrene and dipentene
- Polyterpene is a copolymer of α-pinene, β-pinene, β-phelladrene and dipenteneSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Depilatory, Adhesion/cohesion promoter.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Depilatory, Adhesion/cohesion promoter.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, polymer with 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene and 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene. 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 Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, polymer with 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene and 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene 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.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, polymer with 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene and 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
6
Named organisations
2
Laboratory suppliesHome maintenance
Typical roles
Depilatory