Is Acacia Catechu Wood Extract vegetarian?
Acacia Catechu Wood Extract
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
Acacia Catechu Wood Extract is an extract obtained from the wood of the black catechu tree, Acacia catechu, of the family Leguminosae, produced by boiling the wood in water and evaporating the resulting liquid.
| Also known as | Catechu Extract |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Acacia Catechu Wood Extract |
| CAS number | 8001-76-1 |
| EC number | 232-291-7 |
| CosIng ID | 82765 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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