Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide
INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA AMERICAN EXTRACT/HYDROGEN SULFIDE
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Expert Verdict
Hydrogen sulfide is toxic by inhalation; strong rotten-egg odor; causes skin and mucous membrane irritation; must be used at controlled pH and concentration; not for use on broken or inflamed skin; confined-space ventilation required during manufacturing.. A reaction product of American peppermint extract with hydrogen sulfide - the mint component serves primarily as a masking fragrance and secondary skin-conditioning agent to offset the harshness of the sulfide. Note that CAS 98306-02-6 refe...
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Is Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogen sulfide is toxic by inhalation; strong rotten-egg odor; causes skin and mucous membrane irritation; must be used at controlled pH and concentration; not for use on broken or inflamed skin; confined-space ventilation required during manufacturing.. A reaction product of American peppermint extract with hydrogen sulfide - the mint component serves primarily as a masking fragrance and secondary skin-conditioning agent to offset the harshness of the sulfide. Note that CAS 98306-02-6 refe... The EU classifies Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide allowed in the EU?
Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide do in cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide functions as: Depilatory (hair dissolving/removal). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94334-25-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Piperita American Extract/Hydrogen Sulfide?
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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