Is Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil
Also known as: EINECS 308-770-2, mentha piperita herb extract america
INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA AMERICAN HERB OIL
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil (CAS 98306-02-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — peppermint oil is GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20; no specific cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
EINECS 308-770-2
mentha piperita herb extract america
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient
Europe
Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98306-02-6.
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