cornmint oil china

Cornmint oil China is an essential oil derived from the leaves of Mentha arvensis L., commonly known as horse mint. The oil is typically dementholized, reducing its menthol content to modify its sensory profile. It is characterized by a minty, cooling, and fresh odor with a sweet mentholic nuance reminiscent of peppermint. Synonyms include dementholized mentha arvensis oil and mentha arvensis leaf oil from China. This oil is extracted mainly by steam distillation from the cornmint plant and belongs to the broader category of essential oils. More detailed chemical data and standardized definitions are available via PubChem. The oil’s sensory and chemical profile supports its application in both flavor and fragrance industries where a refined mint aroma is desired.

Cornmint oil China is sourced from the cornmint leaf, which is abundant in China and parts of Asia. The oil undergoes dementholization and rectification processes to tailor its menthol content for targeted uses. Predominantly, it serves as a flavor and fragrance agent in various consumer products, including oral care, confectionery, and perfumery. Its cooling and minty aroma complements many formulations seeking a fresh, sweet mint character. The oil's regulated use is subject to standards such as FEMA (US), which assigns it FEMA number 4219, indicating recognized safety for designated applications. These standards guide concentration limits to ensure consumer safety while enabling effective sensory performance.

Cornmint oil China exhibits a boiling point range approximately from 218 to 219°C at 755 mm Hg, indicating its volatility under moderate heat. It has a flash point measured near 150°F (about 65.5°C), important for handling and storage safety considerations. The oil is soluble in alcohol and has limited but appreciable solubility in water, around 180.5 mg/L at 25°C. These solubility characteristics influence its formulation potential and blending with other ingredients. Its composition primarily features compounds contributing to its minty, menthol-like aroma, with the dementholization process reducing the original menthol content. Physicochemical data guide safe processing, storage, and use in flavors and fragrances, including its miscibility and evaporation behavior.

	mentha arvensis l. leaf oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	68917-18-0
Pubchem (sid):	135359873

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

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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
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 ppm	average maximum ppm
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egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
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gravies:		-	-
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milk products:		-	-
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poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
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seasonings / flavors:		2000.00000	4000.00000
snack foods:		-	-
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soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
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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