NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Melaleuca alternifolia, extract

Also known as: EINECS 285-377-1, Tea tree ext.

CAS 85085-48-9

Melaleuca alternifolia, extract (CAS 85085-48-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
2
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 5 fields
Name
Melaleuca alternifolia, extract
CAS Number
85085-48-9
DTXSID
DTXSID701036497
Synonyms
EINECS 285-377-1Tea tree ext.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 19 records
AbrasiveBiocideAstringentDeodorizerHumectantSoftener and conditionerFlavouring and nutrientFragrancePharmaceutical

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 2 of 2 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
=0.658mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
=45mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Showing 2 of 2 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredMelaleuca alternifolia, ext.285-377-1ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
0.1% leave-on face cream; 1.0% rinse-off shower gel; 2.0% shampoo; sprays prohibited
Category
botanical
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Melaleuca alternifolia, extract?

Melaleuca alternifolia, extract has 2 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.658 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.

What regulatory lists include Melaleuca alternifolia, extract?

Melaleuca alternifolia, extract appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Europe; Personal care. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Melaleuca alternifolia, extract used in cosmetics?

Yes, Melaleuca alternifolia, extract is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Melaleuca alternifolia, extract come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Melaleuca alternifolia, extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Melaleuca alternifolia, extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.1% leave-on face cream; 1.0% rinse-off shower gel; 2.0% shampoo; sprays prohibited.

Is Melaleuca alternifolia, extract used outside industrial chemicals?

Melaleuca alternifolia, extract also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.