Is Mentha Pulegium Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Pulegium Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Pulegium Extract
INCI: MENTHA PULEGIUM EXTRACT
Mentha Pulegium Extract (CAS 90064-00-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, refreshing, tonifying, insect repellent, soothing, desensitizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance, refreshing, tonifying, insect repellent, soothing, desensitizing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed for cosmetic use - not specifically prohibited; FDA lists pennyroyal oil as GRAS for flavoring (21 CFR 172.510), but extreme caution applies due to toxicity
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Pulegium Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Pulegium Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Humectant
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Pulegium Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Pulegium Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Pulegium Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Pulegium Extract functions as: Fragrance, refreshing, tonifying, insect repellent, soothing, desensitizing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90064-00-9.
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