Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder
INCI: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF POWDER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low risk profile as a dried, ground botanical. Residual volatile oil content may cause sensitization in susceptible individuals. Inhalation risk if used in loose powder formats.. Ground dried tea tree leaves; retains some residual essential oil and polyphenolic content; provides mild physical exfoliation and green coloration to formulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?
Low risk profile as a dried, ground botanical. Residual volatile oil content may cause sensitization in susceptible individuals. Inhalation risk if used in loose powder formats.. Ground dried tea tree leaves; retains some residual essential oil and polyphenolic content; provides mild physical exfoliation and green coloration to formulations The EU classifies Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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