Is Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil
INCI: MENTHA PULEGIUM HERB OIL
Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil (CAS 90064-00-9 (CosIng) / 8013-99-8 (alternate, FDA listing)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
90064-00-9 (CosIng) / 8013-99-8 (alternate, FDA listing)
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Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning, perfuming
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - listed in FDA Substances Added to Food database as GRAS flavoring agent (21 CFR 172.510); not specifically prohibited for cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mentha Pulegium Herb Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
essential-oil
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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