Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil safe in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
INCI: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OIL
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil (CAS Not separately assigned in CosIng (often cross-referenced under 68647-73-4 / 85085-48-9)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring, fragrance, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not separately assigned in CosIng (often cross-referenced under 68647-73-4 / 85085-48-9)
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Function
Flavouring, fragrance, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific restriction on this volatile oil in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil allowed in the EU?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil do in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil functions as: Flavouring, fragrance, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned in CosIng (often cross-referenced under 68647-73-4 / 85085-48-9).
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