Cosmetic Ingredient

Acacia Catechu Gum

INCI: ACACIA CATECHU GUM
CAS 8001-76-1 EC 232-291-7
Acacia Catechu Gum is the dried, crushed core of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Acacia Catechu Gum is the dried, crushed core of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae

Purpose

Function

FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Acacia Catechu Gum; rated MODERATE safety

US Note

CIR: UNS - IJT 24(Suppl. 3):75-118, 2005

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
8001-76-1
EC Number
232-291-7
INCI
ACACIA CATECHU GUM
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026