"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Natural, Synthetic
- Other languages: Limonen, Limoneno, Limonène
- INCI name: LIMONENE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 205-341-0/931-893-3
- Classification: Allergen, Regulated, VOC
Namely
Limonene is one of the 24 regulated allergens in Europe. It takes its name from the lemon in which it is present in large quantities. In cosmetics, it is used for its fragrance.
It exists in two different forms:
- d-limonene is present in many plants, fruits and vegetables. It is also found in the skin of citrus fruits, pickles, celery or even in several essential oils.
- the other isometric form, l-limonene, is present mainly in pine oils, turpentine and mint oils.
It exists in two different forms:
- d-limonene is present in many plants, fruits and vegetables. It is also found in the skin of citrus fruits, pickles, celery or even in several essential oils.
- the other isometric form, l-limonene, is present mainly in pine oils, turpentine and mint oils.
Biodegradable :
Yes.
Bioaccumulative :
Potentially in aquatic organisms.
Low Kow 4.38 at 25°C
BCF (aquatic species) 690.1 L / kg ww
Low Kow 4.38 at 25°C
BCF (aquatic species) 690.1 L / kg ww
Restriction in Europe:
III/88, III/167, III/168
The presence of the substance shall be indicated on the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 (1) (g) when its concentration is greater:
- 0.001% in products without rinsing,
- 0.01% in the products to be rinsed.
Peroxide value less than 20 mmol / L
The presence of the substance shall be indicated on the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19 (1) (g) when its concentration is greater:
- 0.001% in products without rinsing,
- 0.01% in the products to be rinsed.
Peroxide value less than 20 mmol / L
Its functions (INCI)
- Deodorant : Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 28.9% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
