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Peppermint oil

purified by triple-distillation, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Mentha piperita

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CAS Number:
8006-90-4
FEMA Number:
2848
MDL number:
MFCD00147870
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Kosher

Quality Level

400

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.230
FDA 21 CFR 182.20

optical activity

[α]20/D −26°, neat

purified by

triple-distillation

origin

USA origin

refractive index

n20/D 1.461 (lit.)

bp

215 °C (lit.)

density

0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

peppermint

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Pictograms

Exclamation markEnvironment
GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H317,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

150.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

66 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Sonia Hines et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 4(4), CD007598-CD007598 (2012-04-20)
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a common and unpleasant phenomenon and current therapies are not always effective for all patients. Aromatherapy has been suggested as a possible addition to the available treatment strategies. This review sought to establish what effect
Takuto Hikichi et al.
Fukushima journal of medical science, 57(2), 60-65 (2012-02-23)
We investigated whether peppermint oil (PO) is useful for endoscopic diagnosis of gastric tumors without magnifying endoscopy. Twenty-six patients diagnosed with gastric tumors were examined. Endoscopic images were recorded by white light (WL) and narrow band imaging (NBI) without magnifying
Jing Li et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 16(2), 1642-1654 (2011-02-18)
The present study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of peppermint oil against Staphylococcus aureus, and further investigate the influence of peppermint oil on S. aureus virulence-related exoprotein production. The data show that peppermint oil, which contained high contents of
Silvia Perez Damonte et al.
Journal of cosmetic science, 62(6), 525-533 (2012-06-12)
The aim of the present work was to study the influence of emulsion composition and two types of peppermint oil (common and dementholated) on freshness perception (skin feel) of refreshing creams, as evaluated by trained assessors and two consumer panels.
Hiroshi Iida et al.
Hepato-gastroenterology, 58(105), 235-238 (2011-04-23)
Ideally, medications for the treatment of acid-related diseases should have a rapid onset of action to promote hemostasis and the resolution of symptoms. The aim of our study was to investigate the inhibitory effects on gastric acid secretion of a
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