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Restricted Ingredient

MENTHA PIPERITA AMERICAN EXTRACT/HYDROGEN SULFIDE

CAS 94334-25-5 Updated
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A peppermint herb extract treated with hydrogen sulfide. H2S is acutely toxic and EU-restricted; this combination has no modern cosmetic justification and should be avoided in any new formulations.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Historical fragrance/aromatherapy use only

Known concerns

  • Hydrogen sulfide is acutely toxic by inhalation (PubChem GHS H330)
  • Restricted in EU cosmetics; sulfide compounds tightly regulated
  • Foul odour and instability
  • No modern cosmetic justification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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