What does Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil do?

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a hair conditioner. Eucalyptus Citriodora Leaf/Twig Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus citriodora. The accepted scientific name for Eucalyptus citriodora is Corymbia citriodora.

Is Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil safe?

We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

beauty
cleaning
industrial

Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil

CAS 91697-18-6

Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers

223748-96-7 · 85203-56-1

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil in plain language

What it is: On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig water”.
Also known as Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig water · eucalyptus maculata citriodora, ext. · Eucalyptus citriodora ext. · Eucalyptus citriodora terpenes · ex Eucalyptus citriodora
What it does: Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a hair conditioner. Eucalyptus Citriodora Leaf/Twig Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus citriodora. The accepted scientific name for Eucalyptus citriodora is Corymbia citriodora.
Skin conditioning
Hair conditioning
Fragrance
Conditioner
Is it a concern?: We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

Found in consumer products
Beauty
Cleaning
Industrial

EUCosIngActive2 entries
- Eucalyptus Citriodora Leaf/Twig Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus citriodora. The accepted scientific name for Eucalyptus citriodora is Corymbia citriodora.Source →
- Eucalyptus Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus citriodora, Myrtaceae.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Cleaning and safety. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

3 data sources

Where this comes from

CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
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EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2020-03-19
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EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Source records

Named organisations

Cleaning and safety

Typical roles

Skin conditioningHair conditioningFragranceConditioner

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