Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract

INCI: ACORUS GRAMINEUS RHIZOME EXTRACT

CAS Number
None assigned in CosIng
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Highest β-asarone risk of all Acorus gramineus entries. The rhizome is the primary accumulation site for β-asarone in Acorus species. Essential oil from closely related Acorus calamus rhizome can contain 70–96% β-asarone in tetraploid varieties. Acorus gramineus is typically diploid with lower levels but still significant. Supplier β-asarone specification required.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract safe in cosmetics?

Highest β-asarone risk of all Acorus gramineus entries. The rhizome is the primary accumulation site for β-asarone in Acorus species. Essential oil from closely related Acorus calamus rhizome can contain 70–96% β-asarone in tetraploid varieties. Acorus gramineus is typically diploid with lower levels but still significant. Supplier β-asarone specification required. The EU classifies Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract allowed in the EU?

Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract do in cosmetics?

Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract?

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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