Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil

INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA AMERICAN HERB OIL

CAS Number
98306-02-6
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — peppermint oil is GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20; no specific cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Pulegone content up to 4% in peppermint oils (hepatotoxic, NTP carcinogenicity positive); menthofuran 1–9%; pulegone should not exceed 1% per CIR; no ingredient-specific toxicological data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?

Pulegone content up to 4% in peppermint oils (hepatotoxic, NTP carcinogenicity positive); menthofuran 1–9%; pulegone should not exceed 1% per CIR; no ingredient-specific toxicological data. The EU classifies Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil allowed in the EU?

Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil do in cosmetics?

Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98306-02-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil?

adequate 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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