Is Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract
Also known as: EINECS 283-656-2, FEMA No. 3030, FEMA No. 3031, Mentha spicata,ext., Mentha viridis, ext. (+11 more)
INCI: MENTHA SPICATA LEAF EXTRACT
Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract (CAS 84696-51-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition. NOAEL 93 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin Conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. No specific prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
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 Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
essential-oil
potential-allergen
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
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Spearmint extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-51-5.
Is Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract used outside cosmetics?
Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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