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Spearmint

CAS 8008-79-5 · 70/100 · High conf.

Abrasive · Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient

Concern score

70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.

Well researched

Why it's flagged

Mentha spicata oil (spearmint oil) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — restricted

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

Regulation

Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.

commercial_presence
consumer_product_presence
cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
definition_level:complete
definition_type:primary
eu_annex:III
eu_cosmetic_restricted
inactive_ingredient_database

EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
restricted
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USFDAinactive ingredient database4 entries
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.04 ml/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 0.09 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Potency: 2.1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING; Potency: 0.06 mgSource →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 43 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 43 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.Source →

Evidence

No graded sources yet for Spearmint. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.

Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it appears

Prevalence of Spearmint in our catalog (epa_cpdat).

Products

Brands

Personal careCleaning products and household careVehicle

Typical roles

AbrasiveDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceSoftener and conditionerOral care

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Catalog

Found in these products

510 products

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