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D-Limonene Technical Grade
Technical Grade · 95%
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- D-Limonene Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- d-limonene-technical-grade
- Grade
- Technical Grade
- Concentration
- 95%
- CAS Number
- 5989-27-5PubChem
- Formula
- C10H16PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 136.23PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d-Limonene (assay) | 93 Minimum | 96.0 | GC | Supplier specification |
| d-Limonene GC | 94 Minimum | 96.5 | GC | Supplier specification |
| Optical rotation @ 25 °C | +95.55 - +104 | 99.775 | — | Supplier specification |
| Evaporation residue | 1.0 Max | 0.05 | — | Supplier specification |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Technical Grade | 95% | — | current | current |
| Food | 94% | — | d-limonene-usp-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, Colorless to Slightly Yellow | Supplier specification |
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | 1.0 Max | Interpreted |
| Odor | Distinct Orange | Supplier specification |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C) | 0.830 - 0.855 | Supplier specification |
| Density | 0.8411 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | 348 to 349 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Melting Point | -142.4 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | 43 °C (110 °F) Min | Interpreted |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 57 °F ; 5 mmHg at 104.7 °F; 10 mmHg at 128.8 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | less than 1 mg/mL at 67.1 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Refractive Index (nD 20) | 1.461 - 1.481 | Supplier specification |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN2319Adjudicated
- Hazard Class
- 3Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Terpene hydrocarbons, N.O.S.Adjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H226, H304, H315, H317, H410Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P210, P261, P264, P273, P280, P301+P310, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P321, P331, P333+P313Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for D-Limonene Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Most often used in the manufacture of bio-based cleaning compounds and as a fragrance additiveflorachem.com
- Chosen over other solvents for its solvency, biodegradability and derivation from renewable resourcesflorachem.com
- Used as a solvent and defoaming agent, and to enhance the quality of drilling muds and help dissolve additivesparchem.com
- Industrial solvent use: degreasing metals prior to industrial painting, in paints, and for cleaning in the electronics and printing industrieswintersunchem.com
- Used in the manufacturing of resins, as a wetting and dispersing agent, and in insect controlwintersunchem.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Store in cool, ventilated, fire resistant buildingflorachem.com
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- 24 monthsflorachem.comIn original, unopened drums stored in a cool, ventilated, fire resistant building; quality to be re-certified after 24 months from date of manufacture
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN2319, Terpene hydrocarbons, N.O.S., 3, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-06-24 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-21 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-06-24 | Canonical data re-verified: 13 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.