Is Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
INCI: MENTHA CITRATA LEAF EXTRACT
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract (CAS 85085-49-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
285-378-7
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibitions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Astringent
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-49-0.
Is Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract used outside cosmetics?
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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