Is Acacia Arabica Bark Powder safe in cosmetics?
Acacia Arabica Bark Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acacia Arabica Bark Powder
INCI: ACACIA ARABICA BARK POWDER
Acacia Arabica Bark Powder (CAS 93164-88-6 (shared CAS for *Acacia arabica* bark preparations)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Abrasive. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
93164-88-6 (shared CAS for *Acacia arabica* bark preparations)
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; Acacia gum (from A. senegal) is GRAS for food — bark powder is a different preparation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acacia Arabica Bark Powder.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acacia Arabica Bark Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acacia Arabica Bark Powder allowed in the EU?
Acacia Arabica Bark Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acacia Arabica Bark Powder do in cosmetics?
Acacia Arabica Bark Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93164-88-6 (shared CAS for *Acacia arabica* bark preparations).
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