05511501
Tea tree oil
secondary reference standard
Synonym(s):
Melaleuca alternifolia
grade
analytical standard
shelf life
limited shelflife, expiry date on the label
manufacturer/tradename
HWI
refractive index
n20/D 1.478 (lit.)
bp
165 °C (lit.)
density
0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care
format
matrix material
storage temp.
2-8°C
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General description
Tea tree oil (TTO) is the most popular and valued essential oil extracted from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia. The chemical composition of TTO consists largely of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and their associated alcohols. It is a natural antiseptic and exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Application
Tea tree oil can be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in cosmeceutical formulations, and cleaning products by various analytical techniques.
Other Notes
Certified for the analytes listed below. See certificate for values and more details
Phytochemicals: Terpinen-4-ol (quantitative); 1,8-Cineol, γ-Terpinene (qualitative)
Phytochemicals: Terpinen-4-ol (quantitative); 1,8-Cineol, γ-Terpinene (qualitative)
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
147.2 °F
Flash Point(C)
64 °C
Regulatory Information
植物油/植物胶产品
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A validated HPTLC method for determination of tea tree oil from cosmeceutical formulations
Biju SS, et al.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 38(1), 41-44 (2005)
M M Tong et al.
The Australasian journal of dermatology, 33(3), 145-149 (1992-01-01)
Tea tree oil (an essential oil derived primarily from the Australian native Melaleuca alternifolia) has been used as a topical antiseptic agent since the early part of this century for a wide variety of skin infections; however, to date, the
Lavender, tea tree and lemon oils as antimicrobials in washing liquids and soft body balms
Kunicka?Styczynska A, et al.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 33(1), 53-61 (2011)
C F Carson et al.
Clinical microbiology reviews, 19(1), 50-62 (2006-01-19)
Complementary and alternative medicines such as tea tree (melaleuca) oil have become increasingly popular in recent decades. This essential oil has been used for almost 100 years in Australia but is now available worldwide both as neat oil and as
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