Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Hair Care Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.2-2%
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- The cosmetics to which tea tree oil is added – and its typical concentration in the formulation – are moisturizers (1.25%), body lotions (1.25%), shampoos and conditioners, mouth washes (0.2%), face cleansing washes (0.7%), hand washes (0.7%), soaps (2%), foot sprays (2%), foot powders (1%), shaving products (2%), post-waxing treatments (1.25%) and deodorants (2%). Because of its anti fungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activity, tea tree oil is also sold over-the counter as neat oil or in 10-15% tea tree oil solutions.
Properties
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Oils
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
1.8-Cineole Content | Tr-15 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Aromadendrene Content | Tr-3 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Globulol | Tr-1 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Ledene Content | Tr-3 | % | AM6.20300 |
Limonene Content | 0.5-1.5 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Optical Rotation (at 20°C) | -10 | Degree | AM1.00110 |
P-Cymene Content | 0.5-8.0 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.4750-1.4820 | — | AM1.00200 |
Sabinene Content | Tr-3.5 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.885-0.906 | — | AM1.00100 |
Terpinen 4-Ol Content | 30-48 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Terpinolene Content | 1.5-5.0 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Viridiflorol Content | Tr-1 | % | AM.6.20300 |
α-Pinene | 1-6 | % | AM.6.20300 |
α-Terpinene | 5-13 | % | AM.6.20300 |
α-Terpineol | 1.5-8.0 | % | AM.6.20300 |
γ-Terpinene | 10-28 | % | AM.6.20300 |
δ-Cadinene | Tr-3 | % | AM.6.20300 |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Additional Information
- Color or transparency of oils may evolve after production without affecting the properties of the product. In case of turbidity, filter before using.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 months
- Storage and Handling
- To be stored in hermetically closed vessels at a temperature between 10°C and 25°C in a cool place away from direct sunlight.