Is Terpineol safe in cosmetics?
Terpineol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Fragrance
Terpineol
Also known as: Caswell No. 823, EINECS 232-268-1, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 067005, UNII-R53Q4ZWC99
INCI: ALPHA-TERPINEOL
Terpineol (CAS 8000-41-7) is a cosmetic fragrance functioning as fragrance; antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
fragrance; antimicrobial
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; RIFM-assessed; natural constituent of many essential oils
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Terpineol.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
2 human repeat insult patch tests aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 7448.28 | - | - |
| HRIPT | - | 0 | - | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (4)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Terpineol.
Regulatory Flags
allergen-eu
eu-2023-1545-newly-listed
eu-labelling-required
sensitization-risk
ifra-restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Caswell No. 823
EINECS 232-268-1
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 067005
UNII-R53Q4ZWC99
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
fracking; water
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe
IFRA Transparency
Europe
consumer_product
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terpineol allowed in the EU?
Terpineol EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Terpineol do in cosmetics?
Terpineol functions as: fragrance; antimicrobial. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 8000-41-7.
Compliance Tools
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