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W303208

Sigma-Aldrich

Spearmint oil

rectified, FG

Synonym(s):

Mentha spicata

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About This Item

CAS Number:
FEMA Number:
3032
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

(Mentha cardiaca)

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.230
FDA 21 CFR 182.20

optical activity

[α]20/D −54°, neat

composition

Contains IFRA restricted Carvone and EU 1223/2009 restricted Limonene

origin

USA origin

refractive index

n20/D 1.489 (lit.)

bp

228 °C (lit.)

density

0.918 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

Mentha spicata, α-pinene and β-pinene, limonene (sum of D, L and DL), carvone

Organoleptic

spearmint

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Application


  • Effects of ingested essential oils and propolis extracts on honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) health and gut microbiota.: This research highlights the potential of spearmint oil to improve the health and survival of honey bees, addressing challenges like pathogen susceptibility and gut microbiota balance, essential for sustaining bee populations and by extension, global agriculture (Martin Ewert A et al., 2023).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

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

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