Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water safe in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
INCI: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF WATER
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water (CAS 85085-48-9 (general CAS for Melaleuca alternifolia derivatives)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, fragrance (hydrosol/hydrolat). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
85085-48-9 (general CAS for Melaleuca alternifolia derivatives)
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Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance (hydrosol/hydrolat)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific restriction
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water allowed in the EU?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water do in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance (hydrosol/hydrolat). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-48-9 (general CAS for Melaleuca alternifolia derivatives).
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