Korean: 리모넨 · CAS 68647-72-3 (generic) ,5989-27-5(D-) ,7705-13-7(D-) ,138-86-3 (DL-) · Functions: deodorant, perfuming, solvent
No specific rule on file.
Restricted Annex III/88
Conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L (This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product).
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
LIMONENE 리모넨
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
A fragrance component found in citrus peel oils. It is one of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be named on labels above set levels.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: deodorant, perfuming, solvent.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 리모넨.
24+ products we checked list it, for example Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm 50ml, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil, Centellian24 360º Shot PDRN Active Serum 50ml.
CAS 68647-72-3 (generic) ,5989-27-5(D-) ,7705-13-7(D-) ,138-86-3 (DL-) (from official records).