Mentha Piperita Herb Extract

INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA EXTRACT

CAS Number
84082-70-2 (if MENTHA PIPERITA EXTRACT) or 98306-02-6 (if American variant)
Function
Skin conditioning, perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR 182.20. CIR evaluated as safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mentha Piperita Extract is CIR-reviewed and determined safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing. Heavy metals specifications: โ‰ค10 ppm total, arsenic โ‰ค2 ppm; pulegone <40 ppm.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Piperita Herb Extract safe in cosmetics?

Mentha Piperita Extract is CIR-reviewed and determined safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing. Heavy metals specifications: โ‰ค10 ppm total, arsenic โ‰ค2 ppm; pulegone <40 ppm. The EU classifies Mentha Piperita Herb Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Mentha Piperita Herb Extract allowed in the EU?

Mentha Piperita Herb Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mentha Piperita Herb Extract do in cosmetics?

Mentha Piperita Herb Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-70-2 (if MENTHA PIPERITA EXTRACT) or 98306-02-6 (if American variant).

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Piperita Herb Extract?

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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