Cosmetic Ingredient

Saffron extract

Also known as: EINECS 283-295-0, Crocus extract, Crocus sativus, Saffron Crocus

CAS 84604-17-1

Saffron extract (CAS 84604-17-1) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Crocus Sativus Flower Extract →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 7 fields
Name
Saffron extract
CAS Number
84604-17-1
DTXSID
DTXSID201018765
Synonyms
EINECS 283-295-0Crocus extractCrocus sativusSaffron Crocus

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 6 records
HumectantDeodorizerFragranceFlavouring and nutrientDye

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
botanical
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Saffron extract?

Saffron extract appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), IFRA Transparency, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Saffron extract used in cosmetics?

Yes, Saffron extract is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Crocus Sativus Flower Extract. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Saffron extract come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Saffron extract used outside industrial chemicals?

Saffron extract also appears in cosmetics, food safety databases.