Dipentene- UNITENE D is a terpene liquid, a class of hyrdocarbons produced by plants, that is colorless with a lemon-like odor. It is most commonly used as a solvent in a variety of products.

A colorless liquid with an odor of lemon. Flash point 113°F. Density about 7.2 lb /gal and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent for rosin, waxes, rubber; as a dispersing agent for oils, resins, paints, lacquers, varnishes, and in floor waxes and furniture polishes.

Uses

Dipentene is found in the following products:

• Pesticides

• Paints

• Enamels

• Perfumes

• Home cleaning products

• Hair color

• Air Freshener

• Diapers

• Food flavoring

Toxicity

Human Health Effects

• Dipentene is not a carcinogen, nor does it have negative effects on reporduction.

• Dipentene is a known skin and eye irritant.

• Dipentene can cause a sensitization leading to an allergy to it. Low level exposures can cause rash in people allergic to it.

• People allergic to turpentine have been found to also have a contact allergy to dipentene.

• Ingestion of dipentene can irritate the gastro-intestinal tract.

• Rashes have been seen in people who have come in direct contact with products containing dipentene such as wax polish.

Environmental Effects

• Dipentene is a naturally occurring chemical found in a variety of softwood trees, plants, and fruits.

• Half lives are: 1 hour in a river; 5 days in a lake.

• High potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms.