EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) EXTRACT

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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) EXTRACT

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface dish detergent or soap, hand wax/polish/treatment, wood (furniture/floor) laundry detergent laundry detergent, delicate/hand-wash

SYNONYMS

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Common Concerns

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No Data

Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
No Data

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of general systemic/organ effects; skin irritation/allergies/damage

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

Harmful if swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
harmful in inhaled Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
May cause an allergic skin reaction Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel concluded this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-sensitizing.	some	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments

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