Acacia catechu gum
AKA “Catechu gum, Acacia catechu resin”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acacia catechu gum
AKA: Acacia catechu resin
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Acacia Catechu Gum is the dried, crushed core of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae
CAS #
8001-76-1
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Gum extracted from Acacia catechu used historically in traditional medicine and cosmetics for astringent and binding properties in skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farmesiana Extract,
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Acacia Catechu Gum
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acacia Catechu Gum
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR