Is Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil safe in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil
INCI: MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA OIL
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil (CAS 132940-73-9 (EINECS 310-217-5)) 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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Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil allowed in the EU?
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil do in cosmetics?
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 132940-73-9 (EINECS 310-217-5).
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