D-limonene 呈柑橘類香味，常作為芳香添加用途，常見於個人衛浴用品中，並可作為植物性殺蟲劑成份[1]。
L-limonene 主要亦作為芳香添加用途，但其香味與 D-limonene 不太相同，偏向松脂類的香味[1]。
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Categories: Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts, Sensitizing
Chemical constituent of many natural fragrant ingredients, notably citrus oils such as lemon (d-limonene) and pine trees or species of the mint family (l-limonene).
Topically, limonene can cause sensitivity and is best avoided. Also, because of its penetration-enhancing effects on skin, it’s particularly important to avoid products that contain limonene plus other skin sensitizers like denatured alcohol.
Source: Paula's choice
Rating: POOR
Categories: Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts, Sensitizing
Chemical constituent of many natural fragrant ingredients, notably citrus oils such as lemon (d-limonene) and pine trees or species of the mint family (l-limonene).
Topically, limonene can cause sensitivity and is best avoided. Also, because of its penetration-enhancing effects on skin, it’s particularly important to avoid products that contain limonene plus other skin sensitizers like denatured alcohol.
Source: Paula's choice
Irritant:
Limonene has been found to be a skin irritant in humans. The oxidized forms of limonene are known to cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Limonene liquid has been reported to irritate eyes, ingestion causes irritation of GI tract. Albuminuria and hematuria are probable if ingested in sufficient quantity.
It is also associated with mouth and throat irritation, shortness of breath, and impaired lung function.
carcinogenicity:
There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of d-limonene. There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of d-limonene.
Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information (2024). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 22311, Limonene, (+/-)-. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Limonene.