Acacia Catechu Bark Powder

INCI: ACACIA CATECHU BARK POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned for bark powder; the broader extract CAS is 8001-76-1
Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; Catechu extract has food-use history

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Rich in catechins, epicatechin, and condensed tannins with a better safety profile than Abrus species due to extensive food and traditional medicine use history. May stain formulations dark brown with no specific SCCS review for this INCI.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Catechu Bark Powder safe in cosmetics?

Rich in catechins, epicatechin, and condensed tannins with a better safety profile than Abrus species due to extensive food and traditional medicine use history. May stain formulations dark brown with no specific SCCS review for this INCI. The EU classifies Acacia Catechu Bark Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acacia Catechu Bark Powder allowed in the EU?

Acacia Catechu Bark Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acacia Catechu Bark Powder do in cosmetics?

Acacia Catechu Bark Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for bark powder; the broader extract CAS is 8001-76-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Catechu 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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