Is Acacia Catechu Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?
Acacia Catechu Seed Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acacia Catechu Seed Powder
INCI: ACACIA CATECHU SEED POWDER
Acacia Catechu Seed Powder (CAS 8001-76-1 (parent species)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, abrasive/exfoliant (physical form). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive/exfoliant (physical form)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific monograph; falls under CIR insufficient data conclusion for Acacia catechu-derived materials
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acacia Catechu Seed Powder.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acacia Catechu Seed Powder allowed in the EU?
Acacia Catechu Seed Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acacia Catechu Seed Powder do in cosmetics?
Acacia Catechu Seed Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive/exfoliant (physical form). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-76-1 (parent species).
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