{"product_id":"kunzea-essential-oil","title":"Kunzea Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKunzea Essential Oil — Shopify Listing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Kunzea Essential Oil (Kunzea ambigua), steam distilled Source: Nature In Bottle Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheet (Product Code PEO1194) Status: Draft — not yet pushed to Shopify\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes before publishing (flagged, not blocking)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batch numbers, manufacture\/best-before dates or supplier product codes are included, per standing instruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes and pricing aren't in the supplied documents — Section 8 uses Soapmaid's standard tiered sizing as a placeholder. Please confirm the sizes you'll stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo IFRA certificate was supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MSDS says the oil may be used in cosmetics and personal care \"according to legal and IFRA guidelines\", but no category limits are given, so none are quoted and usage guidance is deliberately general. Worth requesting an IFRA Certificate of Conformity from Nature In Bottle before promoting it for leave-on products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Sensitiser Category 1 (plus aquatic hazard Cat. 3 acute \/ Cat. 4 chronic):\u003c\/strong\u003e please check Shopify hazard tagging and any labelling requirements before publishing, and keep the dilution\/patch-test wording on the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSDS Section 1 has misaligned labels\u003c\/strong\u003e (the CAS number sits against \"INCI Name\", and the INCI name against \"Botanical Name\"). The CoA and TDS are correct, so I've used: CAS 97553-36-1, EINECS 307-193-3, INCI \"Kunzea Ambigua Branch\/Leaf\/Twig Oil\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MSDS doesn't give a flash point (listed \"Not available\"), so none is quoted — but it does advise keeping the oil away from heat and ignition sources, which I've reflected in Product Safety. If you want to state flammability, ask the supplier for a flash point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MSDS notes toxicology data is incomplete (skin, eye, inhalation, sensitisation). Safety copy reflects this conservatively. No therapeutic claims are made anywhere in this listing — Kunzea is often marketed with wellness claims elsewhere, so I've kept to aroma and formulation use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe documents don't give a specific blending ratio. Usage notes are general formulating guidance, not from the supplier documents — edit to match your own testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage guidance from the supplier is to check quality if stored for more than 36 months; I've used that rather than a stated expiry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a fresh, bushy Australian-native character to your formulations with our Kunzea Essential Oil. Steam distilled from the flowers, leaves and twigs of Kunzea ambigua, this 100% pure and natural essential oil is a clear to pale yellow liquid with a fresh, sharp, somewhat cineolic and woody aroma, finished with sweet-spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassed as a top to middle note, Kunzea is a distinctive choice for soap makers, candle makers, cosmetic formulators and aromatherapists who want a crisp, woody-herbal note in their blends. Supplied undiluted, batch-tested for microbial purity and heavy metals, and ready to be formulated into your own creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a concentrated aromatic ingredient for formulation use. It is classified as a skin sensitiser in concentrate form and must be diluted before any skin contact — see Product Safety below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI name: Kunzea Ambigua Branch\/Leaf\/Twig Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Kunzea ambigua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart used: Flowers, leaves and twigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction method: Steam distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Fresh, sharp, somewhat cineolic, woody aroma with sweet-spicy notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Kunzea Essential Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Kunzea ambigua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI name: Kunzea Ambigua Branch\/Leaf\/Twig Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAS number: 97553-36-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEINECS number: 307-193-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart used: Flowers, leaves and twigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction method: Steam distilled essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: 100% pure and natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote classification: Top to middle note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Clear to pale yellow coloured liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Fresh, sharp, somewhat cineolic, woody aroma with sweet-spicy notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefractive index: 1.465–1.480 @ 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific gravity: 0.890–0.920 g\/mL @ 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical rotation: +10° to +32°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils; insoluble in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial testing: Aerobic mesophilic count under 100 CFU\/g; yeast and mould under 10 CFU\/g; Candida albicans, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus absent in 1g — all conform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metals: Lead under 10 ppm; arsenic under 2 ppm; mercury under 1 ppm — all conform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended use: Concentrated aromatic ingredient for aromatherapy, natural perfumery, cosmetics and personal care formulations, used according to legal and IFRA guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Tightly closed container, cool and dry place, protected from sunlight. If stored for more than 36 months, check quality before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport: Not regulated as Dangerous Goods (land, sea or air)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure, steam-distilled Kunzea ambigua essential oil with no dilution or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, sharp, woody aroma with a cineolic edge and sweet-spicy undertones — a distinctive native-botanical note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop to middle note that adds lift and character to blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile across soap making, candle making, cosmetic formulating, natural perfumery, diffusing and aromatherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoluble in alcohols and fixed oils, making it easy to blend into oil-phase and anhydrous recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch-tested for microbial purity and heavy metals for consistent quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with other woody, herbal and citrus oils for fresh, clean-smelling blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from an established essential oil supplier with full technical and safety documentation available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Recommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold process and hot process soap making (as a fresh, woody scent note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandles and wax melts (test for scent throw and burn performance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiffuser and room spray blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural perfumery and roll-on blends (diluted in a carrier oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage and body oil blends (diluted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody butters, balms and solid lotion bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampoo bars and hair care formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic and personal care formulating, within applicable IFRA and regulatory guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative DIY and small batch skincare projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. Usage \u0026amp; Formulation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied undiluted — always dilute in a suitable carrier oil or base before any skin contact, and start with a low usage rate, increasing gradually to your preferred scent strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil-soluble and alcohol-soluble, insoluble in water. For water-based products such as room sprays, pre-blend with a suitable solubiliser or alcohol base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoap making: Add at trace and mix thoroughly. Essential oil scents can fade or change in cold process soap, so trial a small batch first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle making: Add to melted wax at the wax manufacturer's recommended temperature and stir thoroughly. Always test for scent throw and burn performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic formulating: Add to the oil phase or cool-down phase of your recipe. Check your finished product against the IFRA standards and Australian cosmetic requirements relevant to its product type — no IFRA certificate has been supplied with this oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it is a Category 1 skin sensitiser in concentrate form, keep usage conservative in leave-on products and always patch test the finished formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends well with other woody, herbal and citrus essential oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. If stored for more than 36 months, check quality before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6. Product Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassified in concentrate form as a skin irritant (Category 3), eye irritant (Category 2B) and skin sensitiser (Category 1); also classified as harmful to aquatic life (acute Category 3) with potential for long-lasting harmful effects (chronic Category 4) — signal word \"Warning\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazard statements: causes mild skin irritation; causes eye irritation; may cause an allergic skin reaction; may be harmful if swallowed and enters airways; harmful to aquatic life; may cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxicological data is incomplete — classification for several endpoints is not possible due to lack of data, so handle with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways dilute in a suitable carrier oil or base before any skin contact — never apply undiluted — and always patch test a diluted blend before wider use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) when handling the concentrate; avoid breathing vapour; avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing; wash thoroughly after handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources — no smoking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin contact: take off contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes; seek medical advice if irritation or a rash occurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye contact: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, removing contact lenses if present and easy to do, and continue rinsing; seek medical attention if irritation persists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf swallowed: rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious), do NOT induce vomiting, and call a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26 in Australia) immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf inhaled and breathing is difficult: move to fresh air and call a physician if symptoms persist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmful to aquatic life — do not allow product to enter drains, waterways or the aquatic environment; spills will spread on the water surface; absorb with an inert material such as dry clay, sand or diatomaceous earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of product and containers in line with local regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight and out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot regulated as Dangerous Goods for land, sea or air transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for use by soap makers, candle makers, cosmetic formulators and aromatherapists; always dilute and follow safe handling and usage guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis available on request — please read before handling, diluting or reformulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAromatic descriptions are provided as general information only. No therapeutic or medicinal claims are made for this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e7. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Kunzea Essential Oil made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% pure Kunzea ambigua essential oil, steam distilled from the flowers, leaves and twigs, with no additives or dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Kunzea Essential Oil smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e A fresh, sharp, somewhat cineolic and woody aroma with sweet-spicy notes. It's classed as a top to middle note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this oil ready to use, or does it need to be diluted?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's supplied undiluted as a concentrated aromatic ingredient. It must be diluted in a suitable carrier oil or base before any skin contact, and always patch tested first — it carries a Category 1 skin sensitiser classification in concentrate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in soap and candle making?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's suitable for formulating into soap, candles and melts. Always test a small batch for scent performance and, for candles, burn performance, and check the guidelines for your finished product type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for cosmetics and body care?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's supplied for use in cosmetics and personal care formulations according to legal and IFRA guidelines. Keep usage conservative in leave-on products and patch test your finished formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it water soluble?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols and fixed oils. For water-based products, pre-blend with a suitable solubiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat, and out of reach of children. If stored for more than 36 months, check the quality before using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8. Packaging Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder — Soapmaid standard tiered sizing, to be confirmed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e9. 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