Hydroperoxides of Limonene
What is it?
Hydroperoxides of limonene is an oil derived from citrus rind. It is used as a fragrance and flavoring in personal care products and
also as a solvent in a variety of industries.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with hydroperoxides of limonene is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing hydroperoxides of limonene should result in improvement and/or the resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, Check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your pharmacist or retailer, or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
Uses:
- Botanical insecticides
- Commercial dipentene also contains other terpenes
- Skincare products/Cosmetics
- Bath products/bubble baths
- Hand cleaners
- Make-up (eye shadow, lipsticks, mascara, etc)
- Moisturizers
- Shaving products
- Soaps/Cleansers
- Sunscreens
- Essential oils
- Fragrances (especially orange scent)
- Hair products (shampoos)
- Degreasing metals before painting
- Food manufacturing
- Industrial cleaner
- Medications – flavoring to mask a bitter taste
- Paint stripper
- Pressure stabilizer in oils
- Solvent in cleaning products
- Solvent in model airplane glue
- Solvent for asphalt, heavy oil, and rosin
- Solvent for lacquers, inks, polishes, etc
- Substitute for xylene
Other names for hydroperoxides of limonene:
- 1-methyl-4 (1-methylethenyl) cyclohexene
- Cyclohexane, 1 methyl - 4 (1methylethenyl)- DL-limonene
- D-Limonene
- Limonene
- Cajeputene
- Carvene
- Cinene
- p-Mentha-1,8-diene
- Cyclil decene
- p-mentha-1,8-diene
- DL-limonene
- Dipentene
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