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Menthol

Denaturant masking refreshing soothing Restricted — conditions apply
CAS
89-78-1 · 1490-04-6 · 2216-51-5 · 15356-60-2 Opens the substance record on PubChem
EC
201-939-0/ 216-074-4/ 218-690-9/ 239-387-8
Status
Restricted — conditions apply · Annex III, entry 338
In brief
Menthol is a compound derived from mint plants, though it can also be made synthetically. In cosmetics it's added to give products a cooling, tingling sensation on the skin, to mask other odours, and to denature alcohol.
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