W303208

Spearmint oil

rectified, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Mentha spicata
• CAS Number: 8008-79-5
• FEMA Number: 3032
• MDL number: MFCD00148459
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: (Mentha cardiaca)
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315 - H319 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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