Is Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Also known as: EINECS 283-656-2, FEMA No. 3030, FEMA No. 3031, Mentha spicata,ext., Mentha viridis, ext. (+11 more)
INCI: MENTHA SPICATA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil (CAS 84696-51-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. NOAEL 93 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. Spearmint oil is GRAS for food use; no cosmetic-specific prohibitions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
essential-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 283-656-2
FEMA No. 3030
FEMA No. 3031
Mentha spicata,ext.
Mentha viridis, ext.
Spearmint extract (Mentha spicata L.)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.)
Spearmint extract
Spearmint, extract
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
Mentha spicata, extraits
Grune Minze, Extrakt
hierbabuena, extracto
EXTRACT, SPEARMINT
Spearmint
Spearmint (flavour)
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
consumer_product
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-51-5.
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