Is Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil
Also known as: Menthe Aquatique resinoide
INCI: MENTHA AQUATICA LEAF OIL
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil (CAS 68916-80-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Fragrance (perfuming). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, Fragrance (perfuming)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; treated as a cosmetic ingredient under general safety requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
essential-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
Menthe Aquatique resinoide
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-80-3.
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