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Fragrance

MENTHA PULEGIUM HERB EXTRACT

CAS 90064-00-9 Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Pennyroyal extract — contains pulegone, a hepatotoxin so dangerous it has caused human deaths. EU restricts pulegone to ≤1 mg/kg in oral products; topical use in cosmetics is strongly discouraged.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Strong minty aromatic note (perfumery interest only)

Known concerns

  • Pulegone is hepatotoxic and EU restricted
  • Documented human fatalities from pennyroyal oil
  • Abortifacient/teratogen risk
  • Generally inappropriate for cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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