Monoterpenes emitted to air from woods of pine (Pinus nigra, Pinus laricio, Pinus pinaster and Pinus sylvestris) were determined on the one hand by static analysis and by other hand by sampling on the Tenax adsorbent, followed by analysis using thermal desorption, both being combined with gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometric detection. The major monoterpenes were alpha-pinene and 3-carene from Pinus sylvestris and alpha-pinine and beta-pinene from Pinus pinaster. Camphene, myrcene and limonene were also detected at lower concentration. Alpha-pinene is the major component of Pinus nigra and Pinus laricio. A toxicological evaluation in bibliography was carried out. It suggests in terms of toxicology that pine is a suitable wood species for food contact. At this stage, the study concludes that this conclusion must be confirmed by a panel of experts on organoleptic/olfactive effects of above sustances.

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