delta-3-Carene

Synonyms: 3-Carene

CAS Number: 13466-78-9

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
85

Sources of exposure:

Personal care
Cleaning products and household care
Food

Essential oils, pine-derived fragrances, perfumes, scented soaps, household cleaners, air fresheners, and flavoring preparations

Description:

delta-3-Carene, also known as 3-carene, is a naturally occurring monoterpene found in essential oils from pine trees and other plants. It has a sweet, resinous, pine-like odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient in personal care and household products. It may also occur in flavoring preparations and can be released into indoor or outdoor air from plant materials and fragranced products.

Health concerns:

Immunotoxicity & Allergens

May impact immune system function or cause allergic reactions.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III - Restricted

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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