Acacia Mearnsii Bark Extract

INCI: ACACIA MEARNSII BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
68911-60-4
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; CIR conclusion: Insufficient Data / Unsupported

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High tannin content (condensed tannins/proanthocyanidins); CIR flagged that safety data on gum arabic cannot be extrapolated to other Acacia species.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Mearnsii Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

High tannin content (condensed tannins/proanthocyanidins); CIR flagged that safety data on gum arabic cannot be extrapolated to other Acacia species. The EU classifies Acacia Mearnsii Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Acacia Mearnsii Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Acacia Mearnsii Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Acacia Mearnsii Bark Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68911-60-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Mearnsii Bark 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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