Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Main Constituents:
Terpinen-4-ol: 38 - 48%
γ-Terpinene: 16 - 28%
Plant Part: Leaves
Origin: Australia
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, clear, pale yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A middle note with a medium aroma, Tee Tree has a fresh, slightly medicinal scent with characteristic woody, camphoraceous notes.
Product Abstract: 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 aboriginal people of Australia have long used Tea tree Oil. Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how it got its name. In World War II, the producers and the cutters of Tea Tree were exempt from military service until enough essential oil had been accumulated to accommodate the military's needs. Tea Tree is very robust and is ready for cutting only two years after its previous harvest. As Essential Oils have become more accepted by the public, the use of Tea Tree Oil has increased significantly. This is readily seen in the commercial products now using Tea Tree, although this grade is more potent and can be used for various other applications.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
Properties Specifications Results
Appearance : Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.
Odor : Characteristic warm, spicy odor. Complies
Solubility : Insoluble in water. Complies
Specific Gravity : 0.8850 to 0.9060 @ 25°C 0.8965
Optical Rotation : +5.0° to +15.0° @ 25°C +9.28°
Refractive Index : 1.4750 to 1.4850 @ 25°C 1.4782
Terpinene-4-ol : 35 - 48 % 41.35
γ-terpinene : 14 - 28 % 20.29
α-Terpinene : 6 - 12 % 11.05
α-Terpineol : 2 - 5 % 2.35
Terpinolene : 1.5 - 5 % 3.19
Aromadendrene : 0.2 - 3 % 1.13
