Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil

INCI: MENTHA AQUATICA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL

CAS Number
90063-96-0 (shared with other Mentha aquatica derivatives)
Function
Perfuming, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Volatile essential oil - higher irritation and sensitization potential than the extract or water forms; contains menthol and pulegone (pulegone is hepatotoxic at high doses, relevant for internal use); IFRA may impose use limits for certain constituents. Volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of water mint flowers, leaves, and stems; characteristic fresh, minty aroma; Lamiaceae family

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?

Volatile essential oil - higher irritation and sensitization potential than the extract or water forms; contains menthol and pulegone (pulegone is hepatotoxic at high doses, relevant for internal use); IFRA may impose use limits for certain constituents. Volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of water mint flowers, leaves, and stems; characteristic fresh, minty aroma; Lamiaceae family The EU classifies Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?

Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?

Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Perfuming, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-96-0 (shared with other Mentha aquatica derivatives).

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil?

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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