D-LIMONENE

1. what is the chemical

1.1. Limonene is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon classified as a cyclic terpene. The more common d-isomer possesses a strong smell of oranges.

2. why is it used in this cosmetic

3. safety information

3.1. Recognized by the European Union as a skin allergen

4. chemical properties

4.1. Limonene is a relatively stable terpene and can be distilled without decomposition, although at elevated temperatures it cracks to form isoprene

5. physical properties

5.1. Appearance colorless to pale-yellow liquid

5.2. Odor Orange

5.3. Density 0.8411 g/cm3

6. enviromental concerns and toxicincy

6.1. low enviromental comcern

7. impact of the chemical on both land and water

7.1. EPA testing shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life