Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput, Myrtaceae.
What does it do?
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
EU regulatory status
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil?
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput, Myrtaceae.
Is Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil do in cosmetic products?
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
What is the CAS number of Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is 85480-37-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 21/07/2015