Is Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder safe in cosmetics?
Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder
INCI: ACACIA CATECHU LEAF/WOOD POWDER
Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder (CAS 8001-76-1 (parent species)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific monograph; CIR Panel found insufficient data to support safety of Acacia catechu-derived ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder allowed in the EU?
Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder do in cosmetics?
Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-76-1 (parent species).
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