Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
INCI: MENTHA LONGIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
M. longifolia (horse mint / wild mint) may contain variable levels of pulegone and menthone depending on chemotype; pulegone content must be controlled per EU Annex III, No. 95 (≤25 ppm leave-on, ≤100 ppm oral care). Insufficient data led the CIR Panel to flag similar multi-part Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extracts as having insufficient data for a safety determination.. Derived from Mentha longifolia (Longleaf Mint), Lamiaceae; multi-part extract (flower, leaf, stem) captures a broader ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
M. longifolia (horse mint / wild mint) may contain variable levels of pulegone and menthone depending on chemotype; pulegone content must be controlled per EU Annex III, No. 95 (≤25 ppm leave-on, ≤100 ppm oral care). Insufficient data led the CIR Panel to flag similar multi-part Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extracts as having insufficient data for a safety determination.. Derived from Mentha longifolia (Longleaf Mint), Lamiaceae; multi-part extract (flower, leaf, stem) captures a broader ... The EU classifies Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Longifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract?
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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