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.