Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil
Also known as: Corn mint oil, Japanese mint oil, Mentha arvensis oil, Mentha arvensos oil, Mentha oil (+5 more)
INCI: MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL (NOTE: ALSO REFERENCED AS MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL IN TRADE)
Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil (CAS 68917-18-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (perfuming), Refreshing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 68917-18-0 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance (perfuming), Refreshing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - FEMA No. 4219, confirming GRAS status for flavor use; also permitted in cosmetics.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil.
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
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/Stem Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
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
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
CORN MINT OIL
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Fragrance (perfuming), Refreshing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68917-18-0.
Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil used outside cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Compliance Tools
Check Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across multiple jurisdictions
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions
Related Ingredients
2,6-Dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol (Dihydromyrcenol)
Excellent
Same category
Fragrance (perfuming), masking
2-Ethoxy-2,6,6-Trimethyl-9-Methylenebicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane (Boisiris™)
Excellent
Same category
Fragrance (rich woody, orris/iris roo...
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate
Excellent
Same category
Fragrance / Perfuming agent with flor...
3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)Pent-4-En-2-Ol (Sandalore)
Excellent
Same category
Perfuming / Fragrance (sandalwood note)
4-Tert-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
Excellent
Same category
Fragrance
Acetoin
Excellent
Same category
Skin conditioning, fragrance
(20S)-Protopanaxadiol
Moderate
Similar safety
(Cnidium Officinale/Coptis Chinensis/Glycyrrhiza Uralensis) Root Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning
(Cryptomeria Japonica/Chamaecyparis Obtusa) Stem Ferment Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant
(Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning
(Lepidium Meyenii/Sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning
(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Excellent
Chemical family
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Essential Leaf Oil
Moderate
Chemical family
Fragrance; skin conditioning; perfuming
Glyceryl Diheptanoate
Good
Chemical family
Emollient, skin conditioning
Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil in your formulation.