Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: CALAMINTHA OFFICINALIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex botanical extract)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Insufficient data โ€” Requires compositional analysis (GC-MS) to determine pulegone/menthone levels and calculate MoS

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Pulegone content must be quantified; EU Annex III limits pulegone to 100 mg/kg in oral care, 25 mg/kg in other leave-on products; potential hepatotoxicity at high doses; IFRA compliance required

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Pulegone content must be quantified; EU Annex III limits pulegone to 100 mg/kg in oral care, 25 mg/kg in other leave-on products; potential hepatotoxicity at high doses; IFRA compliance required The EU classifies Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Calamintha Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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