Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (CAS 85085-48-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, perfuming. Reported NOAEL =45 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ECHA); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
US NotesAllowed - no specific prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
Endpoint
Value
Route
Species
Study Type
Source
NOAEL
=45 mg/kg bw/day
oral
Rat
short-term
ECHA
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
AbrasiveAstringentBiocideDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceHumectantPharmaceuticalSoftener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-48-9.
What is the NOAEL for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is =45 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. Source: ECHA.
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract used outside cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H302, H304, H315, H317, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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