Description: Organic all-natural peppermint oil (mentha arvensis). It is steam distilled from the whole peppermint plant. Used in a wide array of cosmetic & food products for fragrance and flavor. Also known as corn mint oil.
CAS: 8006-90-4
INCI Name: Peppermint (mentha arvensis) oil
Properties: Fresh, intense peppermint scent, food grade.
Use: Can be added to formulas as is. Use in cosmetics such as lip balms, lip gloss, creams and lotions, bath & spa products. For external use only.
Applications: All kinds of personal care products and cosmetics including lip care products. Skin-protectant products (against insect bites).
Important Note: Peppermint oil is registered as an OTC skin protectant drug with the FDA. This means that if you want to sell a finished product containing peppermint oil and you make a skin protectant claim (incl. insect bites and insect stings), peppermint oil must then be listed under 'Active Ingredients' on the label. Also, your facility and your product must be registered with the FDA and you must operate under cGMP guidelines. However, if no skin protectant drug claims are made on the label, peppermint oil is not considered a OTC drug and no registration is needed..
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Certificate of Analysis Organic Standard: USDA; Certified by WA State Dept. of Agriculture
