Is Mentha Viridis Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Viridis Extract
INCI: MENTHA VIRIDIS EXTRACT
Mentha Viridis Extract (CAS 84696-51-5 / 90064-01-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Oral Care. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Masking, Oral Care
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - spearmint extract is broadly permitted in cosmetics and GRAS as a food flavoring
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Viridis Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mentha Viridis Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Viridis Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Viridis Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Viridis Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Extract functions as: Masking, Oral Care. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-51-5 / 90064-01-0.
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