Is Acacia Catechu Bark Powder safe in cosmetics?
Acacia Catechu Bark Powder has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acacia Catechu Bark Powder
INCI: ACACIA CATECHU BARK POWDER
Acacia Catechu Bark Powder (CAS Not specifically assigned for bark powder; the broader extract CAS is 8001-76-1) 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
Not specifically assigned for bark powder; the broader extract CAS is 8001-76-1
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; Catechu extract has food-use history
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acacia Catechu Bark Powder.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acacia Catechu Bark Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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