Pulegone

CAS Number: 89-82-7

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Food

E-cigarettes and tobacco

Description:

Pulegone is a naturally occurring monoterpene ketone found in some mint oils. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in personal care products and as a mint flavoring in some foods and tobacco products.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Banned/restricted lists:

EU Annex II of Directive 88/388/EEC on flavourings. US FDA Final Rules: Food Additives and Color Additives.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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