Acacia Catechu Catechins

INCI: ACACIA CATECHU CATECHINS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned for this INCI; catechin itself is CAS 154-23-4
Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; catechins are widely used (green tea catechins are well-established)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized antioxidant ingredient with established safety profile at typical cosmetic use levels; potential pro-oxidant activity and staining concerns at very high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Catechu Catechins safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized antioxidant ingredient with established safety profile at typical cosmetic use levels; potential pro-oxidant activity and staining concerns at very high concentrations. The EU classifies Acacia Catechu Catechins as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acacia Catechu Catechins allowed in the EU?

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

What does Acacia Catechu Catechins do in cosmetics?

Acacia Catechu Catechins functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for this INCI; catechin itself is CAS 154-23-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Catechu Catechins?

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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