peppermint oil hungary

Peppermint oil Hungary is an essential oil derived from the Mentha x piperita (peppermint) plant, known for its characteristic minty odor and flavor. It appears as a clear, mobile liquid with a strong, refreshing aroma commonly described as cool and minty. This oil is often referenced under various synonyms such as mentha piperita herb oil Hungary, peppermint leaf oil, and mentha piperita oil. Peppermint oil Hungary is classified within the essential oils category and is widely used in flavoring and fragrance formulations. The oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the peppermint herb, ensuring the retention of its sensory properties. It is included in authoritative chemical databases such as PubChem for detailed chemical information and identification.

Biologically, peppermint oil Hungary occurs naturally in the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita, a hybrid mint species cultivated extensively in Hungary and other regions. This oil has significant applications as a flavor and fragrance agent, imparting a minty aroma and taste to a diverse range of consumer products. Its deployment spans baked goods, confectionery, beverages, chewing gum, and oral care products. Regulatory frameworks such as FEMA (US) guide its safe use in food flavoring. Additionally, IFRA (Global) standards specify usage restrictions to ensure consumer safety in fragrance applications. The oil's sensory profile makes it valuable for enhancing freshness and cooling sensations in formulations.

Peppermint oil Hungary exhibits specific physico-chemical characteristics critical to its formulation utility. It is soluble in alcohol, facilitating blending with various alcoholic solvents used in flavor and fragrance preparations; however, it is insoluble in water, affecting its dispersion in aqueous systems. The oil's volatility and aromatic compounds confer its intense minty odor and cooling flavor. These properties also influence its stability and shelf life. The oil's chemical profile, including components like carvone and (E)-2-hexen-1-al, requires attention due to potential sensitization at elevated concentrations, as addressed by IFRA usage limitations. Its relatively low toxicity, demonstrated by defined oral LD50 values in rodents, supports its inclusion in consumer products within regulated dosage ranges.

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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

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
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)
(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
publication number: 3
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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:		-	-

Safety references

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Daily Med:search

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Carcinogenic Potency Database:Search

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

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

WGK Germany:2

mentha piperita l. herb oil

Chemidplus:0008006904

RTECS:SC6125000 for cas# 8006-90-4