Turpentine oil
Synonyms
Turpentine;
Turpentine, steam-distilled (Pinus spp.);
FEMA No. 3089;
Category
Natural Surfactant
> Plant Extract
>> Multicomponent Extract
>>> Essential Oil
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 8006-64-2
EINECS: 232-350-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
guinea pig inhalation LCLo |
16000mg/m3/1H[1] |
|
mouse inhalation LC50 |
29mg/m3/2H[1] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
1.18mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LDLo |
5010mg/kg[1] |
|
rat inhalation LC50 |
12000mg/m3/6H[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
5760mg/kg[1] |
Human Toxicity
Table 2 Human toxicity values
|
human inhalation TCLo |
175ppm[1] |
|
human inhalation TCLo |
6000mg/m3/3H[1] |
|
infant oral LDLo |
1748mg/kg[1] |
|
infant oral TDLo |
874mg/kg[1] |
|
man oral LDLo |
2.857mL/kg[1] |
|
man oral LDLo |
3mg/kg[1] |
|
man inhalation TCLo |
449mg/m3/2H[1] |
|
man intravenous TDLo |
0.071mL/kg[1] |
|
women oral TDLo |
560mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent masking, adsorbing abilities.
Note (1), Turpentine oil: consist primarily of alpha-pinene, beta-pinene; Heavy turpentine oil: consist primarily of longipinene, beta-caryophyllene.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB/T 12901 Gum turpentine
(1b), GB/T 31756 Heavy turpentine oil
(1c), Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 Edition) Turpentine Oil
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as perfume.
Use as solvent.
Use as pharmaceutical ingredient.
2, Personal care products
Perfume in personal care products.
Further information:
(1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) 2013/344, be included in Annex III/125, III/126.
Peroxide value: less than 10mmol/L.
This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.
3, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 8006-64-2, Turpentine oil
Update: 20201115(1);