Tea Tree Essential Oil

Safety information

For the undiluted essential oil, from its Safety Data Sheet.

DANGER

• H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302 Harmful if swallowed.
• 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.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Contains beta-Pinene, Sabinene.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam

Description: The Tea Tree is a small tree or shrub with needle-like leaves. It is also domestically referred to as Ti-tree. It can grow up to 7 meters (20 feet) in height and thrives in marshy areas, though it is now cultivated in plantations. The Tea Tree is very robust; it is ready for cutting only two years after its previous harvest.

Colour: Pale yellow to colourless

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong

Blends Well With: Tea Tree essential oil blends particularly well with Cinnamon, Clary sage, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Rosewood, Rosemary and Thyme.

Aromatic Scent: Tea Tree essential oil has a fresh, clean, medicinal scent. It also has characteristic mint and spice back-notes.

Cautions: Tea Tree essential oil may cause dermal sensitization in some people. Do not take internally.

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.