Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Eucalyptus globulus leaf/twig oil”.

Also known as Eucalyptus globulus leaf/twig oil · Eucalyptus globulus oil · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil · Twig Oil · Eucalypti aetheroleum(eucalyptus globulus labill.)

Show all 47 names

Eucalyptus globulus leaf essential oil · Eucalyptus oil ( eucalyptus globulus labill.) · Eucalyptus volatile oil · Corymbia citriodora leaf oil · Eucalyptus globulus absolute · Oil of eucalyptus · Eucalyptus globulus leaf water · Blue gum leaf oil · Corymbia citriodora leaf volatile oil · Corymbia variegata leaf oil · Dinkum oil · Eucalypti aetheroleum · Eucalyptus citriodora leaf oil · Eucalyptus globulus oil burundia · Eucalyptus globulus oil pakistan · Eucalyptus globulus oil rwanda · Eucalyptus globulus oil zambia · Eucalyptus leaf oil · Eucalyptus melissiodora leaf oil · Eucalyptus terpene oil · Eucalyptus variegata leaf oil · Lemon eucalyptus oil · Lemon-scented gum leaf oil · Lemonscented gum leaf oil · Oil of lemon eucalyptus · Southern blue gum leaf oil · Tasmanian blue gum leaf oil · Caswell No. 618A · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract · Eucalyptus absolute · Eucalyptus citriodora · Eucalyptus citriodora distillate · rectified Eucalyptus globulus oil · eucalyptus Oils · eucalyptus citriodora oil · eucalyptus extract · eucalyptus globules leaf oil · eucalyptus globulus leaf oil (eucalyptus oil) · eucalyptus globulus leaf oil (eucalyptus) · eucalyptus oil 1.2% · red gum

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient. The monograph for this INCI name is under development.

• Fragrance
• Humectant
• Flavouring
• Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Antimicrobial

Is it a concern?

High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

Eucalyptus globulus oil is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — restricted

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• In marketed US drugs
• EU Annex III — restricted
• EU restricted in cosmetics
• Inactive ingredient in US drugs

• EU·EC

  Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Eucalyptus Globulus Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

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• EU·CosIng·Active2 entries

  • The monograph for this INCI name is under development.Source →
  • Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 355.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observed2 entries

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance.Source →
  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 826 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Botanical, Deodorizer.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substance2 entries

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
• US·FDA·inactive ingredient databaseRoute: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: NA

  • Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: NASource →
• US·FDA·marketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 104 active drug products and 106 total products.

  • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 104 active drug products and 106 total products.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Eucalyptus 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.

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