Product Details
Appearance
Light yellow liquid
Standard
Internal standards
Description
An essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable when stored in a cool, dark place, away from light and air. 3-year shelf life when stored properly.
Solubility
1.491 ppm; soluble in 1 vol in max. 2 vol of 85% ethanol
Product Specification
25 kg / Plastic drum
Storage
2-8°C, protected from light
Boiling Point
165 °C(lit.)
Density
0.878 - 0.9275 g/mL
Applications
Widely used as a perfuming agent and skin-conditioning agent for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. A popular ingredient in shampoos, skin and nail creams, and massage oils.
Source and Preparation
Water/steam distillation
EC Number
272-028-3 / 285-377-1 / 232-293-8
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.478(lit.)
Toxicity
LD50 orally in rats: 1.9-2.6 ml/kg; dermally in rabbits: 5.0 g/kg (Halcón)