Is Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil
INCI: MENTHA SPICATA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL (ALSO LISTED AS MENTHA SPICATA LEAF/STEM OIL)
Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil (CAS 84696-51-5 (also referenced as 8008-79-5 for spearmint oil broadly)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
84696-51-5 (also referenced as 8008-79-5 for spearmint oil broadly)
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Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; FDA does not pre-approve cosmetic ingredients other than color additives. Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a flavoring in food
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-51-5 (also referenced as 8008-79-5 for spearmint oil broadly).
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