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60987

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Spearmint oil

natural, from Mentha spicata L.

Synonym(s):

Mentha spicata

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CAS Number:
8008-79-5
MDL number:
MFCD00148459
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.22

biological source

Mentha spicata L.

quality

natural

refractive index

n20/D 1.489 (lit.)
n20/D 1.50

bp

228 °C (lit.)

density

0.950 g/cm3

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Spearmint oil is extracted from aerial parts of Mentha spicata L. Spearmint oil has antimicrobial property. This essential oil is used in toothpaste as a flavoring ingredient. In addition, spearmint oil is also used in chewing gum and medicines.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

201.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

94 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

60987-10ML:
60987-BULK:
60987-VAR:

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Allergic contact cheilitis from spearmint oil.
Skrebova N, et al.
Contact Dermatitis, 39(1), 35-36 (1998)
Chemical composition, and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oil of spearmint (Mentha spicata L.) from Pakistan.
Hussain A I, et al.
J. Essent. Oil Res., 22(1), 78-84 (2010)

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