Is Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil safe in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil
INCI: MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON CAJAPUT OIL
Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil (CAS 85480-37-1 (also referenced as 8008-98-8 in trade)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
85480-37-1 (also referenced as 8008-98-8 in trade)
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Function
Perfuming
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed in cosmetics; also GRAS for food use under 21 CFR 172.510 (FEMA #2225)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential 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 Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil allowed in the EU?
Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil do in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Leucadendron (Cajuput) Essential Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85480-37-1 (also referenced as 8008-98-8 in trade).
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