Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
VERY HIGH RISK - essential oil contains 55-95% pulegone plus menthone (1.5-30%) and isomenthone (5-20%); LD50 = 0.4 g/kg (highly toxic); hepatotoxic, abortifacient, potentially fatal on ingestion. Designated "Herb Oil" to specify distillation from aerial herb parts; colorless liquid; density 0.930-0.940; flash point 70°C; terpenes may polymerize under oxidation
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Is Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?
VERY HIGH RISK - essential oil contains 55-95% pulegone plus menthone (1.5-30%) and isomenthone (5-20%); LD50 = 0.4 g/kg (highly toxic); hepatotoxic, abortifacient, potentially fatal on ingestion. Designated "Herb Oil" to specify distillation from aerial herb parts; colorless liquid; density 0.930-0.940; flash point 70°C; terpenes may polymerize under oxidation The EU classifies Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90064-00-9 (CosIng) / 8013-99-8 (alternate, FDA listing).
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil?
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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