Acorus Calamus Root

INCI: ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT

CAS Number
Not assigned (raw botanical part)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically prohibited in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Raw botanical form contains variable ฮฒ-asarone content; diploid chemotype can accumulate very high levels; chemotype specification and analytical certification required for safety assessment.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acorus Calamus Root safe in cosmetics?

Raw botanical form contains variable ฮฒ-asarone content; diploid chemotype can accumulate very high levels; chemotype specification and analytical certification required for safety assessment. The EU classifies Acorus Calamus Root as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Acorus Calamus Root allowed in the EU?

Acorus Calamus Root EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acorus Calamus Root do in cosmetics?

Acorus Calamus Root functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (raw botanical part).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acorus Calamus Root?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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