Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Also known as: Corn mint oil, Japanese mint oil, Mentha arvensis oil, Mentha arvensos oil, Mentha oil (+5 more)
INCI: MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil (CAS 68917-18-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, Masking, Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Perfuming, Masking, Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions; FEMA GRAS for flavoring; safe at cosmetic concentrations below 1%
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
fragrance
allergen-labeling-required
cooling-agent
dilution-required
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Corn mint oil
Japanese mint oil
Mentha arvensis oil
Mentha arvensos oil
Mentha oil
Oil mentha arvensis
Oils, mint, mentha arvensis piperascens
Wild mint oil
UNII-1AEY1M553N
UNII-Q129Z1W6Y2
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil functions as: Perfuming, Masking, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68917-18-0.
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