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Mentha Viridis Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Mentha Viridis Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Garden Mint (spearmint), Mentha viridis L., Labiatae

What does it do?

Mentha Viridis Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels

EU regulatory status

Mentha Viridis Extract 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 Viridis Extract?

Mentha Viridis Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Mentha Viridis Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Garden Mint (spearmint), Mentha viridis L., Labiatae

Is Mentha Viridis Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Mentha Viridis Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Mentha Viridis Extract do in cosmetic products?

Mentha Viridis Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, oral care.

What is the CAS number of Mentha Viridis Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mentha Viridis Extract is 84696-51-5 / 90064-01-0.

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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: 15/10/2010