Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 68647-73-4, 8022-72-8
- EC No.
- 285-377-1
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- AP/Deo Applications
- 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
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Miscible In
- 85% (Ethanol at 20°C)
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| 1.8-Cineol Content | Tr-15 | % | AM.6.20300 |
| Aromadendrene Content | Tr-3 | % | AM.6.20300 |
| Globulol Content | 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) | 5 to +15 | Degree | AM1.00110 |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.475-1.482 | — | AM1.00200 |
| Sabinene Content | Tr-3.5 | % | AM.6.20300 |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.885-0.906 | — | AM1.00100 |
| Terpinen 4-Ol (%) | 39-48 | % | AM.6.20300 |
| Terpinolene Content | 1.5-5.0 | % | AM.6.20300 |
| Viridiflorol | 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
- COMPLEMENTARY DATA: Biocosmethic Tea Tree Oil applies with the norm ISO/FDIS 4730: 2004 and complies with the monograph of tea tree oil appearing in the European Pharmacopeia dated 2008 (EP7).
- 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 10º and 25ºC in a cool place away from direct sunlight.