Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Iris Ensata Extract

INCI: IRIS ENSATA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (no CAS listed in CosIng or major databases)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not listed as prohibited or restricted; FDA does not maintain a positive list for cosmetic ingredients

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited published safety data. China's NMPA has set specific concentration limits: 0.00005% whole body leave-on, 0.3% rinse-off, 0.01% face leave-on, 0.025% eye area leave-on - suggesting some caution around potency. Derived from the Japanese Water Iris (Iris ensata, Iridaceae); whole-plant solvent extract; also used for perfuming and tonic functions in some markets

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iris Ensata Extract safe in cosmetics?

Limited published safety data. China's NMPA has set specific concentration limits: 0.00005% whole body leave-on, 0.3% rinse-off, 0.01% face leave-on, 0.025% eye area leave-on - suggesting some caution around potency. Derived from the Japanese Water Iris (Iris ensata, Iridaceae); whole-plant solvent extract; also used for perfuming and tonic functions in some markets The EU classifies Iris Ensata Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Iris Ensata Extract allowed in the EU?

Iris Ensata Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Iris Ensata Extract do in cosmetics?

Iris Ensata Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no CAS listed in CosIng or major databases).

What is the Margin of Safety for Iris Ensata 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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