Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract
INCI: HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES HERB EXTRACT
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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL: Contains pulegone (hepatotoxin, nephrotoxin, neurotoxin). Pulegone metabolic pathway causes liver necrosis, seizures, and death at high doses. Known abortifacient—contraindicated in pregnancy. Not recommended for children under 12. If used, must be standardized to pulegone content and comply with EU Annex III limits. IFRA restricts pennyroyal-derived ingredients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL: Contains pulegone (hepatotoxin, nephrotoxin, neurotoxin). Pulegone metabolic pathway causes liver necrosis, seizures, and death at high doses. Known abortifacient—contraindicated in pregnancy. Not recommended for children under 12. If used, must be standardized to pulegone content and comply with EU Annex III limits. IFRA restricts pennyroyal-derived ingredients. The EU classifies Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract allowed in the EU?
Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract do in cosmetics?
Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract functions as: Tonic; fragrance; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-40-6 (typical for this extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract?
adequate 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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