Ingredient

Menthol

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 1490-04-6 / 2216-51-5 / 89-78-1 / 15356-70-4
EINECS / EC 216-074-4 / 218-690-9 / 201-939-0 / 239-388-3
CosIng Ref 35228
Chemical Name Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-

Function & Classification

Primary Function Smoothing
Secondary Functions Cooling Agent, Astringent

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009 III/338

Safety Profile

No toxicology data available yet for this ingredient.

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NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization

Formulation Guidelines

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