Is Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Also known as: Mentha piperita ext., Peppermint, Mentha piperita vulgaris, ext., Peppermint, extract, EXTRACT, PEPPERMINT, Peppermint (+1 more)
INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (CAS 84082-70-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, perfuming. 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning, perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
282-015-4
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction; CIR Panel found data insufficient (2018/2023)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Cleaning agent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
Mentha piperita ext.
Peppermint, Mentha piperita vulgaris, ext.
Peppermint, extract
EXTRACT, PEPPERMINT
Peppermint
EINECS No.: 282-015-4
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water allowed in the EU?
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water do in cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water functions as: Skin conditioning, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-70-2.
Is Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water used outside cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Water 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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