Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Viridis 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 VIRIDIS LEAF EXTRACT
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract (CAS 84696-51-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Perfuming, 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. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Masking, Perfuming, Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR formal assessment; no FDA restrictions; used for masking, fragrance, and skin conditioning
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Mentha Viridis 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
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
botanical
skin-conditioning
masking
mint-family
carvone-containing
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 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.
Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract used outside cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis 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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