Is Mentha Aquatica Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Aquatica Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Aquatica Extract
Also known as: EINECS 290-056-4, water mint extract
INCI: MENTHA AQUATICA EXTRACT
Mentha Aquatica Extract (CAS 90063-96-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, Tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR formal assessment; no FDA restrictions; used as tonic and skin-conditioning agent
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Aquatica Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Aquatica Extract.
Regulatory Flags
botanical
skin-conditioning
tonic
mint-family
Known Synonyms
EINECS 290-056-4
water mint extract
Chemical Function
Astringent
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Aquatica Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Aquatica Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Aquatica Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Aquatica Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-96-0.
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