Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 93 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 93 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 30 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 30 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 93 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 93 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 30 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 30 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Safe spearmint leaf extract with gentler sensory profile than peppermint; suitable for skin conditioning and fragrance masking applications; well tolerated across product types at standard concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Safe spearmint leaf extract with gentler sensory profile than peppermint; suitable for skin conditioning and fragrance masking applications; well tolerated across product types at standard concentrations. The EU classifies Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract functions as: Masking, Perfuming, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-51-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract?
adequate 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.
What is the NOAEL for Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is 93 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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