Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil

INCI: MENTHA ARVENSIS PIPERASCENS HERB OIL

CAS Number
91722-84-8
Function
Perfuming (fragrance)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibitions.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

High menthol content; skin sensitization potential; the variety piperascens may also contain trace pulegone requiring monitoring.. Essential oil steam-distilled from the herb of the piperascens variety (Japanese mint); historically the primary commercial source of natural l-menthol in Japan and East Asia; distinct chemotype from standard M. arvensis.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?

High menthol content; skin sensitization potential; the variety piperascens may also contain trace pulegone requiring monitoring.. Essential oil steam-distilled from the herb of the piperascens variety (Japanese mint); historically the primary commercial source of natural l-menthol in Japan and East Asia; distinct chemotype from standard M. arvensis. The EU classifies Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil allowed in the EU?

Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil do in cosmetics?

Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb Oil functions as: Perfuming (fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91722-84-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Arvensis Piperascens Herb 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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