Acacia Catechu Wood Extract

INCI: ACACIA CATECHU WOOD EXTRACT

CAS Number
8001-76-1
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (catechin content)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific cosmetic monograph; CIR insufficient data

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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; catechin content varies by extraction method; verify heavy metal levels (wood accumulators); CTFA clarified gum arabic โ‰  Acacia catechu gum

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Catechu Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR insufficient data; catechin content varies by extraction method; verify heavy metal levels (wood accumulators); CTFA clarified gum arabic โ‰  Acacia catechu gum The EU classifies Acacia Catechu Wood Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acacia Catechu Wood Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Acacia Catechu Wood Extract do in cosmetics?

Acacia Catechu Wood Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (catechin content). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-76-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Catechu Wood Extract?

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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