Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil
INCI: MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRON CAJUPUTI LEAF OIL
Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
~65% 1,8-cineole content - antiviral/antimicrobial but also a local irritant with potential to induce edema; contains citronellal (~3%) which is an IFRA-restricted fragrance material. Steam-distilled from leaves of Melaleuca cajuputi; this is the most commonly traded and formulated variant among all 10 ingredients listed here
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
~65% 1,8-cineole content - antiviral/antimicrobial but also a local irritant with potential to induce edema; contains citronellal (~3%) which is an IFRA-restricted fragrance material. Steam-distilled from leaves of Melaleuca cajuputi; this is the most commonly traded and formulated variant among all 10 ingredients listed here The EU classifies Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85480-37-1 (EINECS 287-316-4); also 8008-98-8 in older nomenclature.
What is the Margin of Safety for Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi 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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