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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- Broombush (Melaleuca uncinata) is a plant is a plant in the paperbark family native to southern Australia. It is harvested from the wild and grown in plantations for broombush fencing and is now also being cultivated for its essential oil. A multi-stemmed evergreen shrub usually less than 2 m, it has spreading or ascending leaves, 19–56 mm (0.75–2.20 in) long and 0.8–1.2 mm (0.031–0.047 in) wide, linear in shape, almost circular in cross-section, and tapering to a distinctly curved hook. The leaves have large oil glands along their edges. Its flowers are white, cream or yellow, and are attractive to birds. It grows in warm temperate and semi-arid areas in sandy soils that are acidic to alkaline. With a zesty yet sweet aroma, this steam distilled oil has a complex variety of uses based on the individual chemotype of the batch of oil, but in general it is valued for its antiseptic, antifungal, insect repellent and expectorant properties.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Common Uses
- Broombush Oil is used in natural insect repellents and body products including soaps.
- It is useful in air freshening products, and products to help respiratory issues.
- Broombush oil is used in vaporisers and diffusers to freshen air , help with concentration and as an expectorant.
Properties
- With a zesty aroma with warm honey notes, this delicate scented oil is a member of the melaleuca family.
- It is in general antiseptic, anti-bacterial and an expectorant, plus it has potential to be an effective and persistent insect repellent
- Broombush oil has as an interesting level of complexity and there are a number of oil chemotypes.
- Of the 4 chemotypes – one is very high in 1,8-cineole, another pinene rich - ask for batch specific Certificate of Analysis - more specific properties determined by chemotype.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Note
- The specifications and chemical composition of broombush oil can vary according to variety, climate and environment.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product is devoid of the materials in California Safe Program Proposition 65
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated.
- Phthalates Statement
- Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from phthalates unless otherwise stated.
- PEG Free Statement
- Our products are Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) free. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically. COMPANY REGULATORY STATEMENTS Shelf Life: Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum three years.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container.