Is Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil
Also known as: EINECS 290-058-5, Field mint extract, Wild mint extract
INCI: MENTHA ARVENSIS HERB OIL
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil (CAS 90063-97-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (perfuming). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
290-058-5
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction for cosmetic use; essential oils from Mentha arvensis are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for flavoring.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
EINECS 290-058-5
Field mint extract
Wild mint extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-97-1.
Is Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil used outside cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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