Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Cajuput, ext.
CAS 85480-37-1
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Cajuput, ext. in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput oil”.
Also known as Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput oil · Melaleuca leucadendron cajuputi leaf extract · Melaleuca leucadendron cajuputi leaf oil · Melaleuca leucadendron fruit extract
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a fragrance ingredient. Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput, Myrtaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Cajuput, ext. appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive4 entries
- Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput, Myrtaceae.Source →
- Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of the Cajeput, Melaleuca leucadendron L. var. cajuputi, MyrtaceaeSource →
- "Cajeput Oil". Essential oil distilled from the leaves of the cajeput, Melaleuca leucadendron L. var cajuputi, Myrtaceae. It contains 50-60% eucalyptol (cineol), L-pinene, terpineol, valeric, butyric benzoic and other aldehydesSource →
- Melaleuca Leucadendron Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cajuput, Melaleuca leucadendron L., MyrtaceaeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Cajuput, ext.. 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 Cajuput, ext. yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Cajuput, ext. in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Skin conditioningPerfumingFragranceConditionerDeodorant
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Cajuput, ext. are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Cajuput, ext.; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
