Auscan Melaleuca Ltd. - Tea Tree Oil FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q?	Can Tea Tree Oil Be Ingested?
	Tea Tree Oil should not be ingested. If it is swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give water and seek medical advice immediately.
Q?	Why is Terpinen-4-ol such an important component?
	The Terpinen-4-ol component has been identified as the healing property of the plant and is the main bacteriacide compound.
Q?	Why does some Tea Tree Oil smell stronger than others?
	There are several reasons for this including different genetic properties or different distillation techniques. There is no scientific evidence of differing aroma's affecting the effectiveness of Tea Tree Oil.
Q?	Can 100% Tea Tree Oil be used at full strength?
	Yes. It is a highly concentrated essential oil, so only a little is needed.
Q?	How should Tea Tree Oil be stored?
	Tea Tree Oil should be stored in one of the following: For long term storage use: Stainless Steel Drums or Glass Containers (either completely fill the container to store long term, or replace the head space air with an inert gas):- For short term storage use: HDPE Fluorinated plastic containers or EPON lined drums
Q?	What is organic Tea Tree Oil?
	True organic Tea Tree Oil comes only from "accredited" Plantations or wild harvest situations. It is grown without the use of synthetic or chemical inputs, such as pesticides or fertilizers. Production and sale of organic oil in Australia is very strictly regulated by certifying bodies and is more expensive to purchase.
Q?	Why is the amount of Cineole important?
	Recently, some sectors of the marketplace have suggested that the lower the Cineole, the better the oil. Recent Australian Industry studies have shown that few data exists to support this claim.