Peppermint extract - ( 500 g )
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Product name
Peppermint extract 500 g , extract from Mentha piperita
Country of origin
Czech republicInformation
Peppermint extract from the leaves of peppermint (Mentha piperita) in propylene glycol. The extract has a characteristic odour of peppermint. It is a brown, clear liquid. A small amount of precipitate is not a quality defect.
The main active compounds of the peppermint extract are menthol, menthon, menthyl acetate, menthofurane and different terpenoids and flavonoids.
Usage
It is used for cosmetic purposes e.g. creams, lotions, cosmetics for hair, soaps, bath cosmetics. Its usage in foods is not recommended. Recommended concentration in case of creams, lotions 1-10%, in shampoos, soaps, bath cosmetics up to 10%. The suitability of usage should be tested by the producer of the final product.
Composition
propylene glycol (E1520, 33.0%)
extractive substances from the mint leaves
preservative E 202 (max. 0.15%)
Specification
INCI name: Mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf extract
EC number: 282-015-4
CAS number: 84082-70-2
Physical State: liquid
Colour: brown
HS number: 1302 (not specified)
Density (at 20 °C): 1.0244-1.0444 g/cm3
Refraction index (at 20 °C): 1.3620-1.3820
1 kg of the product contains an extract from 125 g of leaves.
Toxicological information
Unknown. No microorganisms neither their toxins were found in the product, it was not produced from genetically modified organisms. Allergenes were not found.