Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder
INCI: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF POWDER
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder (CAS 85085-48-9 (general Melaleuca alternifolia extract CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, skin conditioning, bulking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
85085-48-9 (general Melaleuca alternifolia extract CAS)
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Function
Abrasive, skin conditioning, bulking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder functions as: Abrasive, skin conditioning, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-48-9 (general Melaleuca alternifolia extract CAS).
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