Peppermint Oil

CAS No.: 84082-70-2
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita L..
Part Used: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Aroma: Characteristic Mentha Piperita
Relative Density: 0.888-0.916 (20°C)
Refractive Index: 1.420-1.460 (20°C)
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol and fixed oils; insoluble in water
Application: Food flavoring (mints, gum, toothpaste, mouthwash), household fragrance (fresh mint, cleaners), aromatherapy (mental clarity, digestive care, headache relief), personal care (cooling massage oils, foot care, heat relief), pharmaceutical ingredients

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100% Pure Peppermint Oil

100% natural, undiluted steam-distilled peppermint oil
Steam-distilled from Mentha piperita leaves, no carrier oils added
No synthetic menthol, no solvent, no preservative added
GC-MS fingerprint confirms the natural menthol-to-menthone balance
Colourless to pale-yellow liquid with the characteristic peppermint odour
Lower-pulegone lots selectable for toothpaste and beverage formulas
Fixed cultivar and standardised distillation keep lots in a narrow window
Batch traceable from field intake to the sealed drum

Purity Steam-Distilled GC-MS Verified

MSDS & Safe Handling

GHS-format SDS supplied with every shipment for full hazard data
Flash point near 68 °C; handle as a flammable liquid
Skin and eye irritation guidance, first aid and transport details included
Dilute before skin contact; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Do not apply to the face of infants or young children
Store sealed, cool and away from ignition sources
Keep away from children and pets; do not leave drums in direct sun
Multi-language SDS on request (EN / DE / FR / ES / AR)

GHS SDS Flammable Liquid First Aid

Peppermint Oil specification sheet and standards

Specification Sheet & Standards

Released against ISO 856 and the national peppermint oil specification
Relative density 0.888–0.916 (20 °C)
Refractive index 1.420–1.460 (20 °C)
Soluble in ethanol and fixed oils; insoluble in water
Appearance: clear, colourless to pale-yellow liquid
Odour: characteristic Mentha piperita
Menthol, menthone and pulegone assayed and reported per batch
Lower-pulegone grades available for sensitive flavour formulas

ISO 856 Density & RI Menthol Assay

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Per-batch COA with batch code and retained sample reference
GC-MS fingerprint and menthol-to-menthone ratio reported per lot
Heavy metals and pesticide residues tested before release
Multi-residue GC-MS/LC-MS screening covers insecticides and fungicides typical for mint
Batches released only when residues fall below applicable MRLs
Full export pack: invoice, packing list, bill of lading, COA and MSDS
Certificate of Origin and phytosanitary certificate provided when required
Halal or Kosher certification available on request for qualifying orders

COA GC-MS MRL Compliance