Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract

INCI: MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON CAJAPUT FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned in major databases (CosIng entry exists without CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; manufacturer bears safety substantiation responsibility under MoCRA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published safety data; as a botanical extract from the Melaleuca genus, potential for sensitization exists; patch testing recommended. Fruit-derived extract rather than leaf/essential oil; significantly less common in commercial formulations than the leaf oil variants

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published safety data; as a botanical extract from the Melaleuca genus, potential for sensitization exists; patch testing recommended. Fruit-derived extract rather than leaf/essential oil; significantly less common in commercial formulations than the leaf oil variants The EU classifies Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in major databases (CosIng entry exists without CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Fruit Extract?

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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