Identification

Namepolylimonene
CAS Number9003-73-0
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular Formula(C10 H16)x-

Regulatory

FDA Mainterm (SATF)9003-73-0 ; POLYLIMONENE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance pale yellow to green yellow clear liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.92700 to 0.94300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.714 to 7.847
Refractive Index 1.51300 to 1.52300 @ 20.00 °C.
Optical Rotation -1.00 to +1.00
Boiling Point 175.00 to 176.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 4.450
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesbinding agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength low
Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Odor sample from Firmenich Inc.

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for polylimonene usage levels up to5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

binding agents FR citrus FR herbal viscosity controlling agents FR woody

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

fixeur limonene polymer p- mentha-1,8-diene polymers para- mentha-1,8-diene polymers 1- methyl-4-(1-methyl ethenyl) cyclohexene homopolymer 1- methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexene homopolymer 1- methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene (poly) polydipentene polylimonene polymerized dipentene zonarez PubMed: Molecular characterisation of organic material in air fine particles (PM10) using conventional and reactive pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.