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Agent Name Terpenes
CAS Number Varies
Formula C10-H16
Major Category Solvents
Category Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated
Comments Terpenes occur in most essential oils of plants; They are monocyclic (dipentene), dicyclic (pinene) or acyclic (myrcene). Terpene derivatives (terpinoids) include camphor and menthol. [Hawley]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
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