Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil
INCI: MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL (NOTE: ALSO REFERENCED AS MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL IN TRADE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very high menthol concentration (can exceed 70%); skin and mucous membrane irritation at higher use levels; cooling effect may mask irritation from other ingredients.. Distilled specifically from leaves and stems rather than the whole herb; primary industrial feedstock for natural menthol crystallization; FEMA-listed.
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Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
Very high menthol concentration (can exceed 70%); skin and mucous membrane irritation at higher use levels; cooling effect may mask irritation from other ingredients.. Distilled specifically from leaves and stems rather than the whole herb; primary industrial feedstock for natural menthol crystallization; FEMA-listed. The EU classifies Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Arvensis 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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