Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil

INCI: MELALEUCA ERICIFOLIA LEAF OIL

CAS Number
85085-48-9
Function
Masking, tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains high levels of linalool (a regulated fragrance allergen in the EU); must be declared on label if >0.001% in leave-on products or >0.01% in rinse-off products. Skin sensitization potential from oxidized linalool.. Known as "rosalina" or "lavender tea tree" oil due to its high linalool content (~35-55%), giving it a softer, more floral scent compared to standard tea tree oil

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

Contains high levels of linalool (a regulated fragrance allergen in the EU); must be declared on label if >0.001% in leave-on products or >0.01% in rinse-off products. Skin sensitization potential from oxidized linalool.. Known as "rosalina" or "lavender tea tree" oil due to its high linalool content (~35-55%), giving it a softer, more floral scent compared to standard tea tree oil The EU classifies Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil functions as: Masking, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-48-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil?

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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