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Eucalyptus radiata

Eucalyptus oil (radiata)

Under the IFRA Standards a rinse-off soap may hold up to 80 % of this oil, a limit set by its Citral.

IFRA maximum for soap

80 % at most, of the soap

Restricted constituents, at the typical levels IFRA's annex gives:

Citral
1.5 %
Geraniol
0.16 %

Worked out from typical levels. A supplier's certificate for your lot comes first, and its figure is the one to follow.

Check a blend against its IFRA limits and list its allergens in the fragrance and allergen calculator.

How essential oils behave in soap, and how much to use: Scenting soap.

Identity and labelling

Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf Oil

Botanical name
Eucalyptus radiata

The EU does not name this oil itself as an allergen to label, but some of its constituents may be: the fragrance allergen tool works them out for a recipe.

What it is and how it behaves in soap

Eucalyptus radiata oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of the narrow-leaved peppermint, an Australian eucalyptus; South Africa has also grown it for oil, with a better aroma than the Eucalyptus smithii grown there (FAO). It smells of eucalyptus, but softer and sweeter than blue gum oil, with a fresh, faintly fruity edge.

Our books do not tell eucalyptus species apart, so what they say of eucalyptus applies: Faiola lists it among the oils that behave well in cold process, it is a top note that fades over the cure (Cable; Fisher), and Cable's recipes use eucalyptus at 0.9 to 1.6 % of the oils. Radiata is the gentler choice where globulus smells medicinal. The IFRA figure on this page is the ceiling.

The SCCS counts eucalyptus leaf oils among established contact allergens, and the Merck Veterinary Manual lists eucalyptus among oils that can cause seizures in pets, so keep the bottle out of their reach.

Recipes that use it

Sources

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