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Antioxidant

ACACIA CATECHU WOOD EXTRACT

CAS 8001-76-1 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Black catechu wood extract — catechin- and tannin-rich antioxidant astringent with long Ayurvedic use. CosIng ozone restriction flag appears to be a database artefact rather than a real safety signal.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Catechin and tannin antioxidants
  • Skin-toning astringent action
  • Long traditional Ayurvedic use
  • Mild antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Possible mild dryness from tannins
  • CosIng ozone-layer flag is a likely database error
  • Limited modern cosmetic clinical data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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