Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

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

INCI: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (CAS 85085-48-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, perfuming. Reported NOAEL =45 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.

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Function
Skin conditioning, perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Chemistry & Identifiers

EC Number
285-377-1

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status permitted
US US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL =45 mg/kg bw/day oral Rat short-term ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

ECHA REACH Registration

European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.

Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive Astringent Biocide Deodorizer Flavouring and nutrient Fragrance Humectant Pharmaceutical Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

NOAEL Studies Summary

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Public NOAEL study rows linked to Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract by CAS number or substance name.

Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
45 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
45 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Known Synonyms

EINECS 285-377-1 Tea tree ext.

Chemical Function

Abrasive Biocide Astringent Deodorizer Humectant Softener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

Europe; Personal care Europe; Personal care Europe; Personal care

Australian Status

AICIS status: listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-48-9.

What is the NOAEL for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is =45 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.

Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract used outside cosmetics?

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.

Does Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

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