Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia)

Tea Tree (Ti-Tree): A rather pungent aroma. Like lavender, it would take five pages to list all the redeeming qualities of this oil. It is antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrizant, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide and sudorific. May cause irritation on sensitive areas of skin; however, along with Lavender, it is just about the only oil that is recommended to be used "neat" or straight from the bottle without dilution. It has a refreshing, revitalizing effect on the mind, especially after shock. Its most important usage is to help the immune system fight off infectious diseases. Activates the white corpuscles to form a defense against invading organisms and helps to shorten the duration of illness. Sweats toxins out of the body. Indicated for influenza, cold sores, and gingivitis. A series of massage with this oil before surgery will help to fortify the body. Its strong antiviral and germicidal properties are useful in repeated infections. Its fungicidal properties help clear vaginal thrush and is of value with genital infections generally. Alleviates urinary tract problems such as cystitis. Gives relief to genital and anal itching as well as general itching from chicken pox to rashes caused by insect bites. Said to give some protection against x-ray therapy in breast cancer. It will apparently reduce scarring when applied before treatment as the protective film will guard against very deep penetration of the x-rays. Helps to ease otitis. Reduces pus in infected wounds. Clears ports and blemishes caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful with burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, tinea, herpes and athletes foot. Helpful with dry conditions of the scalp as well as dandruff. Blends well with cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, and thyme.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Info Identification
FEMA No N/A
CAS No. 68647-73-4
Chemical Name
Health Slightly hazardous.
Flammability Will ignite at most ambient conditions.
Reactivity Stable and not reactive with water.
Info Fire, Explosion & Reactivity
Flash Point 130 F
Extinguishing Media FOG-No | CO2-Yes | FOAM-Yes | DRY-Yes |
Dot Classification COMBUSTIBLE
Stability STABLE
NFPA Classification NF
Fire Fighting FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER IS UNSUITABLE FOR USE ON BURNING MATERIALS BUT MAY BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
Unusual Fire Hazard COMBUSTIBLE
Hazardous Combustible
Decomposition Products NO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL OCCOUR
Info Physical Data
Color & Odor PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH AROMATIC MEDICINE ODOR
Boiling Point NOT FOUND
Melting Point NOT FOUND
Vapor Pressure NOT FOUND
Vapor Density NOT FOUND
Water Solubility SLIGHT
Info Protection Data
Respiratory NO SPECIAL PROTECTION, ORGANIC VAPOR MASK OR RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IF VAPORS ARE FOUND TO BE ANNOYING OR IRRITATING
Ventilation
Skin USE OIL/SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye USE CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS NECESSARY
Info Occupational Exposure Limit
Threshold Limit NOT FOUND
OSHA Permissible
Limit NOT FOUND
Carcinogen NO
NTP Limit
IARC Limit
OSHA Limit
Carcinogen Notes
Info Health Hazards
Material Type NATURAL ESSENTIAL OIL
Health Hazard LIQUID MAY BE IRRITATING TO SKIN AND EYES
Primary Entry Routes INHALATION,EYE CONTACT-SKIN CONTACT, INGESTION
Health Hazard
Notes REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL PHYSICIAN, REMOVE CONTACT LENS FLUSH EYES WITH COOL WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN,CALL PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER , RINSE MOUTH AND CONSULT PHYSICIAN
Info Emergency First Aid
Inhalation REMOVE TO FRESH AIR , CONTACT PHYSICIAN
Eye Contact REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, FLUSH WITH COOL WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.-IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CALL A PHYSICIAN
Skin Contact REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER
Ingestion RINSE MOUTH, CALL PHYSICIAN
First Aid Notes
Info Spill, Leakage & Disposal Procedures
Spill Procedures REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION,CONTAIN SPILL WITH INERT NON CONBUSTIBLE-ABSORBANT MATERIEL AND PLACE IN APPROVED CONTAINER
Waste Disposal DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Info Handling & Shipping Procedures
Handling & Shipping
Procedures STORE IN FULL SEALED CONTAINERS IN A COOL DRY PLACE AWAY FROM IGNITION,HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW GOOD INDUSTRIAL SAFETY PRACTICES.
Info SARA 313 Chemical Breakdown
SARA Chemical
Name NONE
SARA Concentration NONE

Aromatherapy is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have a health condition, consult your health care provider. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your health care provider before using any aromatherapy products. Do not take essential oils internally. Keep essential oils and all aromatherapy products out of the reach of children