Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf Extract

INCI: MELALEUCA UNCINATA FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (species-specific CAS not established; distinct from M. alternifolia 85085-48-9)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minimal data available; potential for contact sensitization as with other Melaleuca species; patch testing recommended. Derived from Broom Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca uncinata), an Australian native; less studied than tea tree (M. alternifolia) but shares some antimicrobial characteristics of the Myrtaceae family

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Minimal data available; potential for contact sensitization as with other Melaleuca species; patch testing recommended. Derived from Broom Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca uncinata), an Australian native; less studied than tea tree (M. alternifolia) but shares some antimicrobial characteristics of the Myrtaceae family The EU classifies Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (species-specific CAS not established; distinct from M. alternifolia 85085-48-9).

What is the Margin of Safety for Melaleuca Uncinata Flower/Leaf 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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