NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

3-Carene

Also known as: Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-, 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, (+/-)-3-Carene, (+/-)-delta 3-Carene, 2-05-00-00095 (+14 more)

CAS 13466-78-9

3-Carene (CAS 13466-78-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 32 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, OSHA.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
11
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
32
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 25 fields
Name
3-Carene
CAS Number
13466-78-9
DTXSID
DTXSID4047462
Molecular Formula
C10H16
InChI Key
BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
136.125201
Synonyms
Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene(+/-)-3-Carene(+/-)-delta 3-Carene2-05-00-00095BRN 1902766EINECS 236-719-33-Norcarene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-delta(sup 3)-CareneUNII-H2M15SNR6N(+/-)-delta3-Carene3,7,7-Trimethyl-Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene

OSHA Exposure Limits

Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.

SOURCE OSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits 1 records
AgencyMetricValueppmmg/m3Skin
ACGIHTWA20 ppm [2001]20-N

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 60 records
FragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 32 records
ListKeywordSource
Europe; Personal care; restrictedEuropean CommissionCosIng
detected; Europe; Vehicle - car interiorDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interiorDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interiorDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; Europe-Danish EPA
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Personal care - linimentDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal care - linimentDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Personal care - linimentDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesEuropean CommissionCPCat
air; Cleaning products and household care - air freshener; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cleaning products and household care - air freshener; detected; emissions; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 11 of 11 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
H2M15SNR6NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
H2M15SNR6NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
H2M15SNR6NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
H2M15SNR6NUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
6480ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=4800mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=222mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
=222mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=222mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 11 of 11 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Other
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 3-Carene?

3-Carene has 11 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is H2M15SNR6N UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include 3-Carene?

3-Carene appears on 14 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; Personal care; restricted, detected; Europe; Vehicle - car interior, air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior, and 11 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

What are the occupational exposure limits for 3-Carene?

Occupational exposure limits for 3-Carene are set by ACGIH. 1 limit value from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.

Is 3-Carene used in cosmetics?

Yes, 3-Carene is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Plant Part. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 3-Carene come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 3-Carene used outside industrial chemicals?

3-Carene also appears in cosmetics, cannabis databases.