Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well-ventilated place.  Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid the formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

Purpose and use effect:
1.Menthol is a edible spice allowed by our country's regulations, and is mainly used for flavoring
toothpaste, candy, and beverages. The dosage is according to normal production needs, generally
1100mg/kg in chewing gum; 400mg/kg in candy; 130mg/kg in baked food; 68mg/kg in ice cream;
35mg/kg in soft drinks.
2.Purpose GB2760-1996 stipulates that natural thin Jiannao is allowed to be used as an edible spice.
GB2760-2001 stipulates that the dl-type film brain is also allowed to be used as a food spice. It can be
used to prepare mint flavors (10%-18%), and can also be used in candies (mints, Chemicalbook gum),
beverages, ice creams, etc. (amount of 0.054% to 0.1%).
3.Uses Menthol and racemic menthol can be used as flavoring agents for toothpaste, perfume,
beverages and candies. It is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membranes,
and has the effect of cooling and relieving itching; oral administration can be used as an anti-wind
medicine for headache and inflammation of the nose, throat, and throat. Its esters are used in perfumes
and medicines. In the world, my country and Brazil are the main natural mint producers, and the annual
output of mint oil both reaches 2000-3000t.
4.The main component of peppermint oil. Because of its unique mint flavor and cooling effect, it is widely
used in candy, cosmetics and toothpaste.