{"product_id":"spearmint-essential-oil","title":"Spearmint Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpearmint Essential Oil — Shopify Listing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Spearmint Essential Oil (Mentha spicata) Source docs: IFRA Certificate of Conformity (Nature In Bottle, product code PEO1146), Certificate of Analysis, Material Safety Data Sheet Status: Draft — not yet pushed to Shopify\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint Essential Oil is a 100% pure and natural steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the leaves of \u003cem\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/em\u003e (INCI: Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil). It presents as a pale yellow to greenish-yellow liquid with a refreshing, minty-green, slightly herbaceous aroma — sweeter and softer than peppermint — and is classified as a top note. Recommended for use in aromatherapy, natural perfumery, cosmetics and personal care formulations in accordance with legal and IFRA guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Mentha spicata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI name: Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAS #: 8008-79-5; 84696-51-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEINECS #: 283-656-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFEMA #: 3032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart used: Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction method: Steam distilled essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: 100% pure and natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote classification: Top note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Pale yellow to greenish-yellow liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Refreshing, minty-green, slightly herbaceous — sweeter and softer than peppermint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefractive index: 1.480–1.495 @ 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific gravity: 0.910–0.950 g\/mL @ 25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical rotation: -75° to -45°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils; insoluble in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial and heavy metal testing: Conforms to specification (aerobic bacterial count, yeast and mould, pathogens, and lead\/arsenic\/mercury all within limits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIFRA compliance: Certified to IFRA Standards, 51st Amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure, natural, steam-distilled single-note essential oil — no dilution or synthetic additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, refreshing minty-green scent that's softer and sweeter than peppermint, appealing across both cosmetic and home fragrance uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIFRA-certified with documented maximum use levels across all 12 fragrance categories, giving formulators a clear compliance framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch-tested for microbial safety and heavy metals, in addition to standard physical specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile top note — lifts and freshens blends in soap, candles, body care and household fragrance formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally derived, suiting brands building a clean or naturally-positioned ingredient story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Recommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold and hot process soap making (rinse-off body wash\/soap category)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle making and home fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody lotions, creams and other leave-on body care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBath products (bath bombs, salts, oils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural perfumery and aromatherapy blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousehold fragrance products (diffusers, potpourri, room sprays) at appropriate category limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. Usage \u0026amp; Formulation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum IFRA use levels vary significantly by finished product category — always check the category relevant to your formulation before adding fragrance to a recipe. Selected maximums from the IFRA Certificate of Conformity (51st Amendment):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 1 (lip products): 0.26%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 2 (deodorant\/antiperspirant): 0.24%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 3 (face\/body products applied by fingertips): 0.33%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 4 (fine fragrance): 2.88%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 5A (body lotion\/cream, hand-applied): 0.98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 5B (facial moisturiser): 0.37%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 5C (hand cream): 0.48%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 5D (baby creams\/oils\/talc): 0.25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 6 (oral\/lip exposure, e.g. toothpaste): 0.26%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 7A (rinse-off hair products): 0.37%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 7B (leave-on hair products): 0.37%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 8 (anogenital exposure products): 0.25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 9 (bar soap, body wash, shampoo — rinse-off): 0.98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 10A (household care, hand contact, excl. aerosol): 0.98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 10B (household aerosol\/spray): 2.33%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 11A (minimal skin transfer, no UV exposure): 0.45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 11B (minimal skin transfer, with UV exposure): 0.45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 12 (non-skin contact, e.g. candles): 29.37%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other applications or higher concentrations than those listed, a new safety evaluation is required — contact the supplier. It remains the formulator's responsibility to verify the safety of the final product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6. Product Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical hazards: Not classified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth hazard classifications: Skin corrosion\/irritation Category 3; Serious eye damage\/eye irritation Category 2B; Skin sensitizer Category 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental hazard classifications: Hazardous to the aquatic environment — acute Category 3, long-term Category 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal word: Warning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazard statements: Causes mild skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful to aquatic life. May cause long-lasting harmful effects to aquatic life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling: Wear protective gloves and eye\/face protection when handling undiluted oil; avoid breathing vapour; wash thoroughly after handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Keep in a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport classification: Not Regulated (land, maritime, air)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use by formulators only — always dilute to the appropriate IFRA-compliant usage rate for the finished product category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull IFRA Certificate of Conformity, Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e7. FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Spearmint Essential Oil smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e A refreshing, minty-green, slightly herbaceous aroma — sweeter and softer than peppermint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a pure essential oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 100% pure and natural, steam-distilled from the leaves of Mentha spicata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it IFRA certified?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, certified to IFRA Standards, 51st Amendment, with documented maximum use levels across all fragrance categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I use in soap or candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to use undiluted on skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in leave-on body products like lotion?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, at the applicable IFRA limit for that category (e.g. up to 0.98% for hand-applied body lotion, Category 5A).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e In a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8. 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