Acacia Catechu Seed Powder
INCI: ACACIA CATECHU SEED POWDER
CAS 8001-76-1 (parent species) EC 232-291-7
Acacia Catechu Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Acacia Catechu Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive/exfoliant (physical form)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
CIR insufficient data; particle size must be controlled (microplastic regulation may apply if below certain thresholds); tannin leaching in water-phase formulations
US Note
No specific monograph; falls under CIR insufficient data conclusion for Acacia catechu-derived materials
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