Limonene

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Classification

  • Monoterpenes
  • Other Names : dipentene / 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene
  • CAS number : 138-86-3 / 7705-14-8

Physical description

Colorless clear liquid

Olfactory Description

  • Perfumery Note: Top
  • citrus herbal terpenic camphoreous fresh green

Essential Oil Sources

Special Precautions and Safety

Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment.

  • R10 - Flammable.
  • R38 - Irritating to skin.
  • R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
  • R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
  • S02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
  • S24 - Avoid contact with skin.
  • S37 - Wear suitable gloves.
  • S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.