peppermint oil france

Peppermint oil france, also known as mentha x piperita herb oil france, is a complex essential oil obtained through steam distillation of the fresh flowering tops and leaves of Mentha x piperita, a hybrid mint species. This oil exhibits a characteristic minty aroma and flavor, widely appreciated in flavor and fragrance industries. Synonyms for this oil include peppermint essential oil (france), mentha piperita l. herb oil, and oil of peppermint. The oil is a natural product, listed under the controlled vocabulary entry in PubChem. It typically appears as a clear to pale yellow liquid, containing key aromatic constituents that contribute to its sensory profile. The oil is sourced mainly by distillation from peppermint plants cultivated in France or regions with comparable climatic conditions.

Peppermint oil france naturally occurs in the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita, known for its aromatic and culinary qualities. This essential oil is primarily applied as a flavor and fragrance agent in diverse products including confectionery, baked goods, beverages, oral hygiene formulations, and personal care items. The oil's recognized minty organoleptic attributes make it suitable for imparting freshness and cooling sensations. Its use and concentration levels are governed by standards such as IFRA (Global), ensuring safe incorporation into consumer products. The oil is valued in both food-grade flavorings under FEMA (US) standards and in perfumery applications due to its well-defined aroma and flavor characteristics.

Peppermint oil france is a volatile, hydrophobic essential oil characterized by a clear to pale yellow appearance and a distinctive minty scent attributed mainly to menthol and related terpenes. Its volatility facilitates rapid aroma release in applications. The oil displays moderate solubility in organic solvents and is sparingly soluble in water. Its composition varies depending on cultivation and distillation variables but consistently features constituents that influence sensory impact and stability. The oil’s physicochemical properties, including density and refractive index, moderate formulation decisions, especially in flavors and fragrances. These attributes affect its blending compatibility, shelf life, and performance in finished products where the delivery of its minty odor and flavor is essential.

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Safety information

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-mouse LD50 2490 mg/kg Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 819 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 54, Pg. 1071, 1965. oral-rat LD50 2426 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE CONTRACTION OR SPASTICITY) Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 54, Pg. 1071, 1965.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
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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)
(E)-2-hexen-1-al	Max. Found: trace to
carvone	Max. Found: 0.1 % 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
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	300.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	99.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	240.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	8300.00000
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		5.00000	54.00000
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	110.00000
fruit ices:		-	110.00000
gelatins / puddings:		75.00000	200.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	1200.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	8.00000
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8006-90-4

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mentha piperita l. herb oil

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