Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder

INCI: ACACIA CATECHU LEAF/WOOD POWDER

CAS Number
8001-76-1 (parent species)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

CIR insufficient data conclusion; tannin content requires patch-testing consideration; no concentration-of-use data submitted to CIR

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder safe in cosmetics?

CIR insufficient data conclusion; tannin content requires patch-testing consideration; no concentration-of-use data submitted to CIR The EU classifies Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood Powder as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Catechu Leaf/Wood 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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