Identification

Namespearmint oil
IUPACmentha spicata l. herb oil
CAS Number8008-79-5
FDA UNIIC3M81465G5

Regulatory

FEMA Number3032
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8008-79-5 ; SPEARMINT, OIL (MENTHA SPICATA L.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid (est)
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.91700 to 0.93400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.630 to 7.772
Refractive Index 1.47900 to 1.48900 @ 20.00 °C.
Optical Rotation -48.00 to -59.00
Boiling Point 220.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point 142.00 °F. TCC ( 61.11 °C. )
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 36 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Taste Description minty green cooling leafy spicy wintergreen

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 5000 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for spearmint oil usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods1055.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)110.00000
beverages(alcoholic)120.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum8000.00000
condiments / relishes50.00000
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy50.00000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings90.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy5000.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies72.00000
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors66670.00000
snack foods-
soft candy5000.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces40.00000

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Potential Uses

FR fern FR herbal FR jasmin FR lavender FR mint FR spearmint FR spice FR windsor soap

Natural Occurrence

spearmint

Synonyms

mentha crispa herb oil mentha spicata herb oil mentha viridis herb oil mint spearmint ess. oil (for fragrance) (Robertet) mint type spicata ess BM 01 (Charabot) spearmint EO (60%carvone) spearmint EO 80% spearmint herb oil spearmint oil organic spearmint oil spearmint oil (i-carvone-55% to 80%) spearmint oil 60% spearmint oil 80% spearmint oil FCC spearmint oil india organic spearmint oil organic spearmint oil redistilled FCC PubMed: Growth performance and antioxidant enzyme activities in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) juveniles fed diets supplemented with sage, mint and thyme oils. PubMed: Next generation sequencing unravels the biosynthetic ability of Spearmint ( Mentha spicata ) peltate glandular trichomes through comparative transcriptomics. PubMed: Acaricidal activities against house dust mites of spearmint oil and its constituents. 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