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O&3 Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil

Citrus alert! O&3 presents Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil. This oil is produced in Australia. This soothing essential oil packs a punch in aroma, just as you can imagine with its sweet honey-lemon like scent. Often used by many to soothe & clear the airways. It is distilled from the leaves & branches of the shrub that grows in Australia in low, boggy territory. The oil carries a high dose of Citral giving it the largest dose of aldehyde out of all of the Melaleucas botanicals.

INCI Name: Melaleuca Teretifolia Branch/Leaf Oil

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: High Purity, Soothing

Labeling Claims: Alcohol-free, Alkaloids-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, Chloramphenicol-free, Chlorophenyls-free, Colorants-free, Dioxin-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Heavy Metal-free, Impurities-free, Mycotoxins-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Carcinogenic, Non-Hazardous, Non-Irritant, Non-Mutagenic, Non-Toxic, Not Tested on Animals, PAH-Free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Plant-Based, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-free, Preservative-free, Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids-free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, GMP, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), IFRA Compliant, REACH (Europe), Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Product code
K0831
Manufacturing Method
O&3 can confirm Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is steam distilled.
Origin
O&3 can confirm Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil origin is Australia.
Product Status
Pure & Natural
Functionality
  • Wild harvested in Australia in low, boggy areas.
  • Steam distilled form the leaves & branches.
  • A high Citral content.

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Analytical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Optical Rotation-16.0 to +1.0°C
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.400 - 1.517
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.850 - 0.900

Regulatory & Compliance

Alcohol Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is free of Alcohol.
Animal Testing
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil has not been Animal Tested for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of the company, nor has any of its component parts named in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook (11th Edition), 31st December 1990.
BSE/TSE Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is not derived from Animal Origin, therefore a BSE/TSE statement is not applicable.
Calif Proposition 65
O&3 can confirm to their best of their knowledge that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil contains beta-Myrcene / Myrcene which is listed on the Californian Proposition 65 list.
Chloramphenicol Residue
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is free from Chloramphenicol residues.
CITES Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is not endangered & therefore not applicable for CITES certification.
Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil complies with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; classification, labeling & packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
CMR Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil contains Gamma-terpinene which is considered to be a CMR substance.
Cosmetic Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).
Food Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is NOT suitable for food, however is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).
Gluten Free
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.
GMO (IP) Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is not derived/produced from a raw material that has been genetically modified.
HACCP & GMP Statement
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil has been produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and a HACCP system.
Halal
O&3 can confirm this product is NOT Halal certified, however it does not contain any animal derived product or ingredient.
Irradiation Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil has NOT been irradiated at any stage of production.
Kosher
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is not Kosher Certified.
Leaping Bunny
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil complies with the criteria of the Humane Cosmetics Standard & has not been tested or re-tested on animals for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of O&3.
Microbiological & PAH Status & Heavy Metals & Pesticides
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil does not have a micro specification because the product was sterilized in the production process. We can confirm that there is no detectable amounts of pesticides. It is produced from natural raw material and complies within the limits of the oil-related requirements of European Regulation 1881/2006 regarding heavy metals, dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs, Benzo-a-pyrene & PAH.
Mycotoxins Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is compliant with the requirements of the Regulation (EC) N° 1881/2006. We can confirm this product is free from: Aflatoxins, Ergot alkaloids, Patulin, Alternaria toxins, Ochratoxin A, Fusarium toxins.
Nanomaterials Status
O&3 can confirm with reference to Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil that NO Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Organic
Not applicable to this product. Organic Versions are available on request.
Palm Status
O&3 can confirm that palm oil has not been used in the process of manufacturing Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil.
Parabens Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is free from Parabens.
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is free from any Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids.
REACH Status
Reach exempt < 1TPA.
Residual Solvents
O&3 can confirm that NO solvents or preservatives we used in the production of Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil
SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) & Impurities Status
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is free from of SVHC and any impurities.
The Oil Factor
Citrus alert! O&3 presents Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil. This oil is produced in Australia. This soothing essential oil packs a punch in aroma, just as you can imagine with its sweet honey-lemon like scent. Often used by many to soothe & clear the airways. It is distilled from the leaves & branches of the shrub that grows in Australia in low, boggy territory. The oil carries a high dose of Citral giving it the largest dose of aldehyde out of all of the Melaleucas botanicals.
Vegan
O&3 can confirm that Honey Myrtle, Essential Oil is suitable for Vegans.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information
Store in a cool dry place away from heat & sunlight