TEA TREE OIL

Specifications:

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Country of Origin: Australia
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part use: Fresh leaves
100% Pure & Natural
Appearance: Only Liquid
Color: Pale yellow to amber yellow color
Odour: Fresh, medicinal scent
Relative Density @ 20 C: 0.860 – 0.920
Refractive Index @ 20 C: 1.475 – 1.490
Optical Rotation +3.5 to +12.0
Main components: gamma-terpineol 10-28%, terpen-4-ol 30-48%

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Plant Description:

Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as tea tree is a species of tree or tall shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Endemic to Australia, it occurs in southeast Queensland and the north coast and adjacent ranges of New South Wales where it grows along streams and on swampy flats, and is often the dominant species where it occurs.
Melaleuca alternifolia is a small tree that can grow to about 7 m (20 ft) with a bushy crown and whitish, papery bark. The leaves are arranged alternately, sometimes scattered or whorled. The leaves are smooth, soft, linear in shape, 10–35 mm (0.4–1 in) long, and 1 mm (0.04 in) wide. They are also rich in oil with the glands prominent. Flowers occur in white or cream-colored masses of spikes 3–5 cm (1–2 in) long over a short period, mostly spring to early summer, and give the tree an appearance of looking fluffy. The small, woody, cup-shaped fruit, 2–3 mm (0.08–0.1 in) in diameter, are scattered along the branches.

Tea tree is grown in plantations in northern New South Wales and south east Queensland. Plantation trees are planted in rows and kept to a maximum height of 4 metres. They are machine harvested and steam distilled immediately to obtain the highest quality Tea Tree essential oil.

Tea Tree Oil properties:

Appearance: Only Liquid
Color: Pale yellow to amber yellow color
Odour: Fresh, medicinal scent
Relative Density @ 20 C: 0.860 – 0.920
Refractive Index @ 20 C: 1.475 – 1.490
Optical Rotation +3.5 to +12.0
Main components: gamma-terpineol 10-28%, terpen-4-ol 30-48%

Tea Tree Oil Uses:

Traditional Usage; Indigenous people would traditionally heat rocks in their fires until they got extremely hot. These hot rocks were then place into small pools of water, creating steam. The Tea Tree leaves and branchlets were place into the steaming water vapour and the oil vapour was then inhaled for respiratory conditions.

Leaves and small branchlets were ‘stuck’ onto affected areas of the body with wet mud similar to a compress.

Early European usage; In the early 1900s there were several small-scale distillations plants utilising wild tree populations, particularly around northern New South Wales. When antiseptics were in short supply during World Wars 1 and 2, soldiers were issued with Tea Tree oil as part of their first aid kit.

Present day usage; In the 1970’s interest in Tea Tree oil was restarted by the Dean family, just south of Byron Bay. Tea Tree oil is now known around most of the world. In the 1980’s and 90’s many Tea Tree oil plantations were established in the northern New South Wales region.  Essentially Australia prides itself on sourcing its Tea Tree essential oil directly from local northern New South Wales Tea Tree farmers. These farmers have been long involved with the Tea Tree industry and their expertise and quality is second to none, please see our video above.

 

Precautions
Ginger oil is non-toxic and non-irritant (except when used in high concentrations) but could irritate sensitive skins and can also cause photosensitivity.
Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

 

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Product name

TEA TREE OIL

Botanical Source

 Melaleuca alternifolia

Origin

Australia

Batch No.

TEATREE0524

Part use

Leaf

Method

Steam distillation

Manufacturing date

05/2024

Best before

05/2027

Cas No.

68647-73-4

FEMA No

3902

 

No

Parameter

Specifications

01

Appearance

A pale yellow to amber yellow liquid, typical odour of fresh tea tree, medicinal scent.

02

Identification

Tea Tree Oil

03

Solubility

Soluble in alcohol and other Organic solvents & Insoluble in water

04

Specific Gravity at 20ºC

 0.860 – 0.920

05

Refractive Index at 20ºC

1.475 – 1.490

06

Optical Rotation at 20ºC

+3° to +12°

07

Main Constituents

terpen-4-ol min 30%

Shelf life: 36 months from date of manufacture.

Storage: Store in airtight containers in cool & dry place away from light & heat.

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

 

MSDS

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006)
Product name: Tea Tree Oil
Number: TEAT0324

 

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.
Product name: Tea Tree Oil
Manufacturer/Supplier: Australia Natural Products
Add: SE 51, 2 Mayfair Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia
Emergency telephone: +61 452101623
Email: [email protected]
 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.
Definition/Botanical Origin: The Tea Tree Oil is 100% pure & natural, obtained by steam distillation from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia original from Australia.
Composition: Tea Tree Oil 100% pure & natural
CAS No: 68647-73-4
FEMA: 3902
INCI Name: Melaleuca alternifolia Leaf Oil
 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION.
This product is not hazardous. Not dangerous for the environment.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

 
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Ingestion:  Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.
Other: When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)

 
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Extinguishing media  Use CO2, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
Special measures:  Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.
Extinguishing procedures:  Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray.
 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                   
Personal precautions:  Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.
Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.     
Cleaning up methods  Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations.
 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE.
Precautions in handling:  Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.
Storage conditions:  Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.
Fire protection:  Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.
 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Respiratory protection:  Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.
Ventilation:  Ensure good ventilation of working area.
Hand protection:  Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.
Eye protection:  Use safety glasses.
Work/Hygiene practices:  Wash hands with soap & water after handling.
 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.
Colour: a pale yellow to amber yellow
Appearance: Mobile liquid
Odour: Typical of natural Tea Tree Oil
Flash point: 100°C
Specific gravity at 20°C: 0.860 – 0.920
Refractive index at 20°C:  1.475 – 1.490
Optical rotation: +3 to +12°
Solubility in water: Insoluble
 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.
Reactivity:  It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.
Decomposition:  Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes during combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & other non-identified organic compounds may be formed.
 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
According to current information, not classed as hazardous to health in normal industrial use.
 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
Biodegradability:  Data not available
Precautions:  Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water.

 
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice.

 
14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.
Shipping by road (ADR/RID): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
Shipping by air (IATA): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
Shipping by sea (IMDG): This product is not considered as dangerous goods
UN number: not regulated
UN proper shipping name: not regulated
Transportation hazard class: not regulated
Label: Tea Tree Oil
 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. According to Directive 88/379/EEC
Hazards: Harmful
Symbols: n/a
Risk Phrases: Harmful if swallowed
Safety Phrases: If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show the container / label 
 

16. OTHER INFORMATION.
Cosmetics Directive – 7th Amendment – Not Restricted
Check maximum usage levels for skin care products.
 

PACKAGING:

Type

Suitability

Glass

Yes

Lacquer lined steel/tin

Yes

Aluminum

Yes

HPPE

Yes

 

SHELF LIFE.
Best before of 24 months from the date of manufacturing.
 

Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.
In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.
 

The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user’s responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use. 

GC/MS

 

GC/MS TEST REPORT (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy)

Product name

TEA TREE OIL

Botanical Source

Melaleuca alternifolia

Manufacturer date

05/2024

Best before

05/2027

Original

Australia

Batch No.

TEATREE0524

Cas No.

68647-73-4

FEMA No

3902

Identification

%

Class

Ethanol

0.14

Aliphatic alcohol

Isobutyral

0.04

Aliphatic aldehyde

Ethyl acetate

tr

Aliphatic ester

Isobutanol

tr

Aliphatic alcohol

Isovaleral

tr

Aliphatic aldehyde

2-Methylbutyral

0.03

Aliphatic aldehyde

Isoamyl alcohol

0.01

Aliphatic alcohol

(3Z)-Hexenol

0.03

Aliphatic alcohol

α-Thujene

0.83

Monoterpene

α-Pinene

2.39

Monoterpene

β-Pinene

0.69

Monoterpene

Sabinene

0.35

Monoterpene

3-Methyl-3-cyclohexenone

0.02

Aliphatic ketone

Myrcene

0.73

Monoterpene

Pseudolimonene

0.01

Monoterpene

α-Phellandrene

0.45

Monoterpene

(3Z)-Hexenyl acetate

0.01

Aliphatic ester

α-Terpinene

9.04

Monoterpene

Carvomenthene

0.02

Aliphatic alcohol

para-Cymene

2.71

Monoterpene

1,8-Cineole

2.27

Monoterpenic ether

Limonene

0.83

Monoterpene

β-Phellandrene

0.75

Monoterpene

(E)-β-Ocimene

0.01

Monoterpene

γ-Terpinene

19.50

Monoterpene

cis-Sabinene hydrate

0.08

Monoterpenic alcohol

Terpinolene

3.26

Monoterpene

para-Cymenene

0.08

Monoterpene

trans-Sabinene hydrate

0.12

Monoterpenic alcohol

Linalool

0.07

Monoterpenic alcohol

para-Mentha-1,3,8-triene

0.01

Monoterpene

endo-Fenchol

0.01

Monoterpenic alcohol

cis–para-Menth-2-en-1-ol

0.22

Monoterpenic alcohol

Cosmene isomer I

0.03

Monoterpene

trans-Pinocarveol

0.03

Monoterpenic alcohol

trans–para-Menth-2-en-1-ol

0.18

Monoterpenic alcohol

Unknown

0.03

Unknown

Borneol

0.02

Monoterpenic alcohol

Terpinen-4-ol

41.18

Monoterpenic alcohol

Dill ether

0.02

Monoterpenic ether

 

para-Cymen-8-ol

0.05

Monoterpenic alcohol

α-Terpineol

3.00

Monoterpenic alcohol

cis-Piperitol

0.06

Monoterpenic alcohol

trans-Piperitol

0.12

Monoterpenic alcohol

exo-2-Hydroxycineole

0.03

Monoterpenic alcohol

Nerol

0.05

Monoterpenic alcohol

Unknown

0.02

Oxygenated monoterpene

Piperitone

0.06

Monoterpenic ketone

cis-Carvenone oxide?

0.10

Monoterpenic ketone

trans-Ascaridole glycol

0.10

Monoterpenic alcohol

cis-Ascaridole glycol

0.06

Monoterpenic alcohol

Thymol

0.02

Monoterpenic alcohol

Carvacrol

0.02

Monoterpenic alcohol

Unknown

0.07

Monoterpenic alcohol

Bicycloelemene

0.02

Sesquiterpene

α-Cubebene

0.06

Sesquiterpene

Unknown

0.03

Unknown

Isoledene

0.07

Sesquiterpene

α-Copaene

0.11

Sesquiterpene

7-Cubebene

0.06

Sesquiterpene

7-Cubebene epimer?

0.02

Aliphatic alcohol

β-Elemene

0.04

Sesquiterpene

Methyleugenol

0.05

Phenylpropanoid

α-Gurjunene

0.33

Sesquiterpene

β-Maaliene

0.02

Sesquiterpene

β-Caryophyllene

0.41

Sesquiterpene

γ-Maaliene

0.08

Sesquiterpene

β-Gurjunene

0.02

Sesquiterpene

α-Maaliene

0.07

Sesquiterpene

Aromadendrene

0.97

Sesquiterpene

Cadina-3,5-diene isomer I?

0.15

Sesquiterpene

trans-Muurola-3,5-diene

0.13

Sesquiterpene

α-Humulene

0.12

Sesquiterpene

allo-Aromadendrene

0.52

Sesquiterpene

Valerena-4,7(11)-diene

0.04

Sesquiterpene

γ-Gurjunene

0.05

Sesquiterpene

trans-Cadina-1(6),4-diene

0.32

Sesquiterpene

γ-Muurolene

0.04

Sesquiterpene

β-Selinene

0.11

Sesquiterpene

allo-Aromadendr-9-ene

0.10

Sesquiterpene

δ-Selinene

0.08

Sesquiterpene

α-Selinene

0.12

Sesquiterpene

Epizonarene

0.11

Sesquiterpene

Bicyclogermacrene

0.67

Sesquiterpene

Viridiflorene

0.96

Sesquiterpene

α-Muurolene

0.16

Sesquiterpene

γ-Cadinene

0.03

Sesquiterpene

trans-Calamenene

0.11

Sesquiterpene

δ-Cadinene

1.17

Sesquiterpene

Zonarene

0.28

Sesquiterpene

trans-Cadina-1,4-diene

0.19

Sesquiterpene

α-Calacorene

0.01

Sesquiterpene

Epiglobulol

0.07

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Eudesma-5,7(11)-diene

0.02

Sesquiterpene

Maaliol

0.04

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Unknown

0.01

Oxygenated sesquiterpene

Palustrol

0.04

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Spathulenol

0.08

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Globulol

0.26

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Gleenol

0.03

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Viridiflorol

0.14

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Cubeban-11-ol

0.11

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Ledol

0.04

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Eudesm-5-en-11-ol analog

0.07

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Rosifoliol

0.11

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

1-epi-Cubenol

0.17

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Isospathulenol

0.06

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Cubenol

0.11

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

α-Muurolol

0.03

Sesquiterpenic alcohol

Consolidated total

99.16