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spearmint oil terpeneless

General Material Information

Preferred name spearmint oil terpeneless
Trivial Name mentha spicata l. herb oil terpeneless
Short Description mentha spicata herb oil terpeneless
CAS Number 68917-46-4
CAS Number 8008-79-5
FEMA Number 4925
ECHA Number 283-656-2
FDA UNII Search
MDL MFCD00148459
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 8008-79-5 ; SPEARMINT, OIL (MENTHA SPICATA L.)
Synonyms
  • mentha crispa herb oil terpeneless
  • mentha spicata herb oil terpeneless
  • mentha viridis herb oil terpeneless
  • oil spearmint terpeneless (ex native variety)
  • american scotch spearmint oil (china NW), terpeneless
  • spearmint oil chinese, terpeneless, mentha spicata
  • spearmint oil native terpeneless

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Other Information

Export Tariff Code:3301.25.0020
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.655 to 8.105
Refractive Index 1.489 to 1.51 @ 20 °C
Optical Rotation -35 to -60
Flash Point TCC Value 60 °C TCC
Solubility
alcohol Yes
fixed oils Yes
paraffin oil Yes
propylene glycol Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Minty
sweet, spearmint, minty
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet spearmint
Flavor Type: Minty
spearmint, minty
General comment Spearmint

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Fern, Herbal, Jasmin, Lavender, Mint, Spearmint, Spice, Windsor soap

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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:
Not determined
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)
L-carvone Max. Found: 86.50 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for spearmint oil terpeneless usage levels up to:
2.0000 % 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: 29
Click here to view publication 29
average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 1055.000001320.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 110.00000140.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 120.00000155.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 8000.0000024000.00000
condiments / relishes: 50.00000250.00000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 50.00000131.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 90.0000096.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 5000.0000010000.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: 97.000001900.00000
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: 500.00000550.00000
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: 66670.0000066670.00000
snack foods: --
soft candy: 5000.0000010000.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: 40.0000090.00000

Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance plant oils/spearmint oil
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Scientific Opinion on the safety assessment of carvone, considering all sources of exposure
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Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):68917-46-4
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
mentha spicata l. herb oil terpeneless
Chemidplus:0068917464
mentha spicata herb oil
Chemidplus:0008008795