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General Material Information

Preferred name cornmint oil
Trivial Name cornmint oil Paraquay
Short Description oil derived from the leaves of the horse mint, mentha arvensis l., labiatae, Paraquay
CAS Number 68917-18-0
FEMA Number 4219
FDA UNII 1AEY1M553N
MDL MFCD00240835
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 68917-18-0 ; CORN MINT OIL
Synonyms
  • cornmint oil (mentha arvensis l.) of leaves, Paraquay
  • brazilian mint oil (mentha arvensis) paraguay
  • corn mint leaf oil
  • cornmint leaf oil
  • cornmint oil (mentha arvensis)
  • cornmint oil 40/50 (peppermint arvensis)
  • cornmint oil redistilled
  • cornmint oil triple distilled (mentha arvensis) paraguay
  • field mint leaf oil
  • japanese mint leaf oil
  • mentha arvensis leaf oil paraguay
  • mentha arvensis subsp. parietariifolia leaf oil
  • mentha arvensis var. villosa leaf oil
  • mentha austriaca leaf oil
  • mentha lapponica leaf oil
  • mentha parietariifolia leaf oil
  • menthol liq 70 ex mint arv.india
  • mint arvensis oil
  • oil cornmint redistilled paraguay
  • oil cornmint triple distilled paragauy
  • oil derived from the leaves of the horse mint, mentha arvensis l., labiatae
  • pennyroyal oil wild (mentha arvensis) paraguay
  • sharp-mint (Frutarom)
  • wild mint leaf oil
  • wild pennyroyal oil (mentha arvensis) paraguay
  • cornmint oil (mentha arvensis l.) leaf oil, Paraquay
  • Oils, mint, Mentha arvensis piperascens
  • Mentha arvensis oil

General Material Description



Cornmint Oil is derived specifically from Mentha arvensis (field mint).

High in menthol (often >70%).

Sometimes refined into crystalline menthol.

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Literature & References

mentha arvensis l. leaf oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:68917-18-0
Pubchem (sid):135359873
Publications by PubMed
Documenting the indigenous knowledge on medicinal flora from communities residing near Swat River (Suvastu) and in high mountainous areas in Swat-Pakistan.
Efficacy of mint (Mentha arvensis) leaf and citrus (Citrus aurantium) peel extracts as natural preservatives for shelf life extension of chill stored Indian mackerel.
[Phenotypic and phytochemical differences between Mentha arvensis L. and Mentha canadiensis L].
Effect of gibberellic acid and calliterpenone on plant growth attributes, trichomes, essential oil biosynthesis and pathway gene expression in differential manner in Mentha arvensis L.
The greater effectiveness of Glomus mosseae and Glomus intraradices in improving productivity, oil content and tolerance of salt-stressed menthol mint (Mentha arvensis).
Changes in the leaf proteome profile of Mentha arvensis in response to Alternaria alternata infection.
Study on beta-galactosidase enzymatic activity of herbal yogurt.
Contact and fumigant toxicity of oriental medicinal plant extracts against Dermanyssus gallinae (Acari: Dermanyssidae).
Performance of Spodoptera litura Fabricius on different host plants: influence of nitrogen and total phenolics of plants and mid-gut esterase activity of the insect.
Vasorelaxation induced by common edible tropical plant extracts in isolated rat aorta and mesenteric vascular bed.
Evaluation of nitric oxide scavenging activity of certain spices in vitro: a preliminary study.
Influence of the leaf extract of Mentha arvensis Linn. (mint) on the survival of mice exposed to different doses of gamma radiation.
Organogenesis and terpenoid synthesis in Mentha arvensis.

Other Information

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
Export Tariff Code:3301.25.0060
Wikipedia:View
FAO:BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.447 to 7.481
Refractive Index 1.449 to 1.462 @ 20 °C
Optical Rotation -21 to -28
Flash Point TCC Value 76.11 °C TCC
Solubility
fixed oils Yes
paraffin oil Yes
propylene glycol Yes
water, 180.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
glycerin No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Mentholic
minty, peppermint, cornmint, mentholic, herbal
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 16 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1990) At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. minty peppermint mentholic herbal
Flavor Type: Mentholic
minty, cooling, mentholic, peppermint, cornmint, herbal
Luebke, William tgsc, (1990) Minty cooling mentholic peppermint

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Herbal, Mint, Peppermint
Cosmetic purposes Fragrance

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 1240 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 771, 1975.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 771, 1975.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
L-carvone Max. Found: 0.25 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for cornmint oil usage levels up to:
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 22
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 2000.000002000.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 2100.000004000.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 2240.000005000.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 8300.0000016000.00000
condiments / relishes: 500.000001000.00000
confectionery froastings: 650.000001500.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 110.00000200.00000
fruit ices: 110.00000200.00000
gelatins / puddings: 2200.000004000.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 2000.000004000.00000
imitation dairy: 100.00000200.00000
instant coffee / tea: 200.00000400.00000
jams / jellies: 500.000001000.00000
meat products: 210.000002000.00000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: 2000.000004000.00000
snack foods: --
soft candy: 1200.000002000.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: 100.00000200.00000

Safety references

EPI System: View
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):68917-18-0
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
mentha arvensis l. leaf oil
Chemidplus:0068917180
RTECS:GM4440000 for cas# 68917-18-0