Is Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract safe in cosmetics?
Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract
INCI: ACORUS CALAMUS RHIZOME EXTRACT
Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract (CAS 84775-39-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited in cosmetics; banned as food additive (21 CFR 189.110). IFRA restriction applies at 0.01% or lower depending on chemotype.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
food_additive
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract allowed in the EU?
Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract do in cosmetics?
Acorus Calamus Rhizome Extract functions as: Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-39-3.
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