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Eucalyptus Oil

  • Terpene solvents
  • CAS 8000-48-4
  • IUPAC: Eucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus globulus)

Eucalyptus Oil (CAS 8000-48-4) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

Mildly irritating to skin and eyes at high concentrations; generally well tolerated at typical use concentrations in formulated products. No GHS hazard classification expected at conditioner-level use.

Eucalyptus oil is a volatile essential oil distilled from the leaves of Eucalyptus globulus trees, native to Australia. Its primary active component is 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol). In leather conditioners, it contributes a fresh, eucalyptus fragrance and may provide minor antimicrobial benefit. At typical use concentrations in a conditioner formula, it does not generate a GHS mixture-level hazard classification.

Eucalyptus oil terpene constituents carry aquatic toxicity at ingredient level, relevant when assessing the environmental profile of formulations containing it.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
yes
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Natural fragrance and minor conditioning component

Common questions about Eucalyptus Oil

What is Eucalyptus Oil used for in car care?
Natural fragrance and minor conditioning component
Is Eucalyptus Oil a VOC?
No. Eucalyptus Oil is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Eucalyptus Oil on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Eucalyptus Oil is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Eucalyptus Oil biodegradable?
Yes. Eucalyptus Oil has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.