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Expert Verdict
VERY HIGH RISK - essentially identical toxicity profile to #9; 55-95% pulegone; documented human fatalities from oral ingestion; hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, reproductive toxicity. The CAS 8007-44-1 differentiates this as the general pennyroyal oil (not specifically "herb oil"); IFRA 51st Amendment does not restrict this ingredient, but pulegone limits effectively constrain its use in consumer products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Pulegium Oil safe in cosmetics?
VERY HIGH RISK - essentially identical toxicity profile to #9; 55-95% pulegone; documented human fatalities from oral ingestion; hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, reproductive toxicity. The CAS 8007-44-1 differentiates this as the general pennyroyal oil (not specifically "herb oil"); IFRA 51st Amendment does not restrict this ingredient, but pulegone limits effectively constrain its use in consumer products The EU classifies Mentha Pulegium Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Pulegium Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Pulegium Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Pulegium Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Pulegium Oil functions as: Fragrance, refreshing, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-44-1 (CosIng primary) / 90064-00-9 / 8013-99-8 (cross-referenced).
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Pulegium 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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