Tea Tree Essential Oil — Steam Distilled · GC-MS Verified
Tea tree essential oil from Expo Organics is a steam-distilled extract from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. Verified to ISO 4730:2017 compositional specification with terpinen-4-ol content >30%.
Identity
INCI name: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
CAS: 68647-73-4
HS code: 3301.29
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Origin: India / Australia (per batch)
Physical characteristics
Odour: Warm, fresh, spicy, characteristic of tea tree
Refractive index: 1.4750 – 1.4820 @ 20°C
Specific gravity: 0.885 – 0.906 @ 25°C
Optical rotation: +5° to +15°
Flash point: >57°C
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water
Key compounds (typical, per batch GC-MS)
γ-Terpinene: 15 – 28%
α-Terpinene: 6 – 12%
1,8-Cineole: <15% (ISO 4730 spec)
Terpinolene: 1.5 – 5%
p-Cymene: 0.5 – 8%
Applications
Personal care
Skin-care, body wash, deodorant, hair-care formulations.
Household
Surface cleaners, fabric refreshers, ambient sprays.
Aromatherapy manufacturing
Single-note diffuser oil and blend base.
Cosmetic compounding
Natural preservation system component (cosmetic-grade).
Documentation included every shipment
- GC-MS Certificate of Analysis — NABL-accredited third-party laboratory. Identity, purity, marker-compound percentages.
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) — 16-section GHS-compliant format.
- Certificate of Origin (DGFT / FIEO) — India origin verification.
- Phytosanitary certificate — Plant Quarantine Department (Govt. of India).
- Allergen statement — EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 declared allergen list.
- HS-code documentation — HS 3301.29 for customs clearance.
Packaging & pricing tiers
Sample
10 g amber-glass bottle · For lab testing & spec validation.
Pilot
1 kg / 5 kg HDPE · For formulation trial & small batch.
Standard bulk
25 kg HDPE drums · Most common B2B order size.
Wholesale
180 kg MS drums · For high-volume formulators & resellers.
FCL
Custom palletised consignment · 20-foot or 40-foot container.
Commercial terms
Lead time: 3 – 7 days (sample) · 10 – 14 days (bulk) · 14 – 21 days (FCL sea)
Payment terms: 30/70 TT · LC at sight (repeat buyers) · PayPal/Wise (samples)
Currencies: INR / USD / EUR / GBP / AED / JPY / BRL / CAD / AUD
Shipping: FOB Delhi (air) · FOB Nhava Sheva / Mundra (sea)
Retention: 36-month retained sample at our Ghaziabad QC archive
Need batch-specific GC-MS COA or bulk FOB pricing?
Send your specification — we reply within 24 working hours with FOB price, latest GC-MS COA, sample dispatch options and lead time.
Request a Bulk Quote →Buyer FAQ — Procurement Questions on Tea Tree Oil
ATTIA-registered Australian Tea Tree?
Yes — we supply ATTIA (Australian Tea Tree Industry Association) registered grower sourced Tea Tree as the heritage premium. Indian + Kenyan Tea Tree also available at competitive pricing. Origin declared on COA.
Terpinen-4-ol content specification?
ISO 4730 specifies minimum 30% terpinen-4-ol and maximum 15% 1,8-cineole. Our default supply meets ISO 4730. Higher terpinen-4-ol grades (≥40%) available on request for premium skincare positioning.
Antiseptic positioning for cosmetic finished products?
Tea Tree is the most-recognized natural antiseptic in cosmetic and acne-care formulations. Typical use: 1-5% in spot treatments, 0.5-2% in face washes, 0.3-1% in body care.
Skin sensitization risk?
Tea Tree (oxidized) can be sensitizing. Use fresh material, store sealed in cool dark conditions, add 0.1-0.3% antioxidant for finished-product stability. Always patch-test in skincare formulations.
Cosmetic INCI nomenclature?
INCI: Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil. Standard worldwide.
Minimum order?
1 kg sample → 25 kg drum → 180 kg drum → FCL.
Procurement Engine — Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Product Overview — Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is manufactured directly at our Ghaziabad facility under ISO 9001 + WHO-GMP standards. Every batch is GC-MS-fingerprinted and ships with a certificate of analysis matched to your incoming-QC specification. We supply F&F compounders, perfume houses, cosmetic CMOs, pharma OTC formulators, nutraceutical brands, and incense/pooja manufacturers across 40+ countries.
Why source direct from Expo Organics: manufacturer-direct pricing (no reseller margin), India-origin freight cost advantage, batch-level traceability, custom packaging available, and a 4-working-hour RFQ response SLA for serious procurement enquiries.
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Bulk supply across India
Expo Organics is a manufacturer-direct bulk supplier serving buyers nationwide — same-day NCR delivery and 2–4 day road freight to all major Indian commercial hubs, with export routing via Mundra, JNPT and Kolkata ports.
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