Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mentha Cardiaca Herb Oil

INCI: MENTHA CARDIACA HERB OIL

CAS Number
91770-24-0 (shared CAS with herb extract - same botanical source)
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains carvone and limonene (both EU-listed fragrance allergens); potential sensitization; phototoxicity not established but typical of mint essential oils.. Essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the whole herb of Mentha × gentilis; carvone-rich chemotype distinguishes it from other mints.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Cardiaca Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains carvone and limonene (both EU-listed fragrance allergens); potential sensitization; phototoxicity not established but typical of mint essential oils.. Essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the whole herb of Mentha × gentilis; carvone-rich chemotype distinguishes it from other mints. The EU classifies Mentha Cardiaca Herb Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mentha Cardiaca Herb Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Mentha Cardiaca Herb Oil do in cosmetics?

Mentha Cardiaca Herb Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91770-24-0 (shared CAS with herb extract - same botanical source).

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Cardiaca 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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