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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF POWDER

CAS 85085-48-9 (generic)
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Tea tree leaf powder — clarifying and purifying for scalp and skin.

Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf powder is a botanical source of tea tree oil components without the concentrated oil itself. Tea tree oil is listed in EU Annex III (restricted substances) under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, with a maximum concentration of 1% in ready-for-use preparations. While the powder form has lower oil concentration, it may still contain volatile constituents that are potential sensitisers. Caution is advised for leave-on products.

Skin benefits

  • antimicrobial
  • traditional botanical

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted (tea tree oil)
  • potential sensitiser at high concentrations
  • terpinen-4-ol content

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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