Spearmint Essential Oil

• Botanical name: Mentha spicata
• INCI name: Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil
• CAS #: 8008-79-5; 84696-51-5
• Part used: Leaves
• Extraction method: Steam distilled essential oil
• Quality: 100% pure and natural
• Note classification: Top note
• Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish-yellow liquid
• Odour: Refreshing, minty-green, slightly herbaceous — sweeter and softer than peppermint
• Refractive index: 1.480–1.495 @ 20°C
• Specific gravity: 0.910–0.950 g/mL @ 25°C
• Solubility: Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils; insoluble in water
• Microbial and heavy metal testing: Conforms to specification (aerobic bacterial count, yeast and mould, pathogens, and lead/arsenic/mercury all within limits)

• 100% pure, natural, steam-distilled single-note essential oil — no dilution or synthetic additives
• Bright, refreshing minty-green scent that's softer and sweeter than peppermint, appealing across both cosmetic and home fragrance uses
• IFRA-certified with documented maximum use levels across all 12 fragrance categories, giving formulators a clear compliance framework
• Batch-tested for microbial safety and heavy metals, in addition to standard physical specifications
• Versatile top note — lifts and freshens blends in soap, candles, body care and household fragrance formulations

• Physical hazards: Not classified
• Handling: Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection when handling undiluted oil; avoid breathing vapour; wash thoroughly after handling
• First aid: Skin contact — wash with plenty of water; Eye contact — rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; Ingestion — do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention
• Storage: Keep in a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight
• Full IFRA Certificate of Conformity, Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet available on request

What does Spearmint Essential Oil smell like?
A refreshing, minty-green, slightly herbaceous aroma — sweeter and softer than peppermint.

Is this a pure essential oil?
Yes — 100% pure and natural, steam-distilled from the leaves of Mentha spicata.

Is it IFRA certified?
Yes, certified to IFRA Standards, 51st Amendment, with documented maximum use levels across all fragrance categories.

How much should I use in soap or candles?
Maximum IFRA levels vary by product type — up to 0.98% for rinse-off soap/body wash (Category 9) and up to 29.37% for candles (Category 12, non-skin contact). Always confirm the category that matches your finished product.

Is it safe to use undiluted on skin?
No — it's classified as a skin and eye irritant and a skin sensitiser, so always dilute to the appropriate usage rate and wear gloves and eye protection when handling the concentrate.

Can I use it in leave-on body products like lotion?
Yes, at the applicable IFRA limit for that category (e.g. up to 0.98% for hand-applied body lotion, Category 5A).

How do I store it?
In a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight.