Acacia Arabica Bark Powder

INCI: ACACIA ARABICA BARK POWDER

CAS Number
93164-88-6 (shared CAS for *Acacia arabica* bark preparations)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; Acacia gum (from A. senegal) is GRAS for food โ€” bark powder is a different preparation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Tannin content (condensed and hydrolyzable) may cause irritation at high concentrations. No SCCS or CIR review. Generally considered low-risk based on long traditional use history.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Arabica Bark Powder safe in cosmetics?

Tannin content (condensed and hydrolyzable) may cause irritation at high concentrations. No SCCS or CIR review. Generally considered low-risk based on long traditional use history. The EU classifies Acacia Arabica Bark Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Arabica Bark Powder?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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