Is Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?
Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil
Also known as: MENTHA PULEGIUM OIL, Oils, Pennyroyal oil, Hedeoma pulegioides, Caswell No. 638B, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 040509, Hedeoma oil (+3 more)
INCI: HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES (AMERICAN PENNYROYAL) HERB OIL
Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil (CAS 8007-44-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient; historically also used for insect-repellent and tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. 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 ingredient; historically also used for insect-repellent and tonic properties
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in 21 CFR 172.510 for food flavoring. No specific cosmetic prohibition, but the documented lethal hepatotoxicity creates serious regulatory and liability exposure.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
MENTHA PULEGIUM OIL
Oils, Pennyroyal oil, Hedeoma pulegioides
Caswell No. 638B
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 040509
Hedeoma oil
Oils, pennyroyal, hedeoma pulegioides
Pennyroyal
Pennyroyal oil, american
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Humectant
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil allowed in the EU?
Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil do in cosmetics?
Hedeoma pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Oil functions as: Fragrance ingredient; historically also used for insect-repellent and tonic properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-44-1.
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