DL-Limonene / CAS:138-86-3

 Usage

DL-Limonene is a colorless liquid with a fresh citrus odor, widely used in various industries due to its solvency, fragrance, and chemical properties. Here are its main applications:

1. Household and Industrial Cleaners

• Serves as a natural solvent in degreasers, floor cleaners, and adhesive removers, effectively dissolving oils, grease, and resins.
• Used in "green" or eco-friendly cleaning products due to its biodegradable nature and low toxicity compared to synthetic solvents.

2. Personal Care and Cosmetics

• Adds a pleasant citrus scent to perfumes, colognes, soaps, shampoos, and lotions as a fragrance ingredient.
• Acts as a solubilizer or emulsifier in cosmetic formulations to help mix oils and water-based components.

3. Food and Beverage Industry

• Approved as a food additive (e.g., FDA GRAS status) for flavoring, providing a citrusy taste in beverages, candies, and baked goods.
• Used as a natural extractant for essential oils and flavors from citrus peels.

4. Pharmaceuticals

• Functions as a penetration enhancer in topical medications, improving the absorption of active ingredients through the skin.
• Used in oral formulations as a flavoring agent or solubilizer for certain drugs.

5. Agriculture and Pest Control

• Employed in natural insecticides and herbicides due to its ability to disrupt insect cell membranes or inhibit plant growth.
• Acts as a crop protectant or fungicide in organic farming practices.

6. Polymer and Plastic Industries

• Used as a biodegradable plasticizer or additive to improve the flexibility and processability of polymers.
• Investigated for applications in eco-friendly plastics and biocomposites.

7. Chemical Synthesis

• Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the production of chemicals like carvone, menthol, and terpene-based resins.
• Used in organic synthesis reactions, such as oxidation or hydrogenation, due to its unsaturated structure.

8. Automotive and Mechanical Applications

• Found in engine degreasers and parts cleaners for its ability to dissolve grease and oil residues.
• Used as a component in lubricants or fuel additives in some specialized formulations.

9. Textile and Leather Industry

• Acts as a degreaser or cleaner in textile processing to remove oil-based stains from fabrics.
• Used in leather tanning to soften materials or as a solvent in dyeing processes.

10. Environmental Applications

• Utilized in bioremediation processes to help break down oil spills or organic contaminants in soil and water due to its surfactant-like properties.

Packaging and Shipping

25KG/Drum or as customer requirements.
Belongs to common goods and can deliver by ocean and air

Keep and storage

Shelf life:24 month from date of manufacture in original unopened packaging stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight, water.
Ventilated warehouse, Low temperature drying, Separated from oxidants, acids.