Is Acacia Catechu Wood Extract safe in cosmetics?
Acacia Catechu Wood Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acacia Catechu Wood Extract
INCI: ACACIA CATECHU WOOD EXTRACT
Acacia Catechu Wood Extract (CAS 8001-76-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant (catechin content). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (catechin content)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific cosmetic monograph; CIR insufficient data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acacia Catechu Wood Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Acacia Catechu Wood Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Film former
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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