About Tea Tree - Distillation
Pure tea tree oil is an essential oil produced by steam distillation of the leaves and terminal branchlets of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree.
This extremely fast-growing species is indigenous to the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. Research and clinical trials conducted on tea tree oil since 1923 have confirmed its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties - Tea Tree Oil Research.
Tea tree oil has broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It finds use in a wide range of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and household products. The Australian tea tree industry continues to research and improve methods of packaging, bottling and transportation to best preserve the benefits of this valued natural resource.
Tea Tree Oil is classified as hazardous goods - Class 3 Flammable Liquid , Hazchem 3(Y) , UN number 2319 , Terpene Hydrocarbons (N.O.S) and has a flash point of 57 to 60 degrees celsius
To download a copy of an MSDS click here
For published research documents on tea tree oil please go to this web site and search for your particular use.