Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pennyroyal Oil-American; Hedeoma Oil. Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is the essential oil obtained from the herbs of the American Pennyroyal, Mentha piperita L., Linn. pro parte, Hudson, Labiatae. It contains pulegone (up to 85%), two ketones, acetic, formic and isoheptanoic acids
What does it do?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pennyroyal Oil-American; Hedeoma Oil. Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is the essential oil obtained from the herbs of the American Pennyroyal, Mentha piperita L., Linn. pro parte, Hudson, Labiatae. It contains pulegone (up to 85%), two ketones, acetic, formic and isoheptanoic acids
Is Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil do in cosmetic products?
Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mentha Piperita American Herb Oil is 98306-02-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2011