Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil
INCI: IRIS GERMANICA FLORENTINA ROOT OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Essential oils carry inherent sensitization risk; irone content may trigger allergic responses in susceptible individuals; IFRA guidelines govern maximum use levels for orris-type oils in various product categories. Essential oil distilled from the rhizomes of Iris germanica L. var. florentina. One of the most expensive essential oils in perfumery; orris root requires 3-5 years of drying before distillation. Average fragrance content ranges from 15-30% in parfum down to 0.2-1% in skincare.
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Is Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
Essential oils carry inherent sensitization risk; irone content may trigger allergic responses in susceptible individuals; IFRA guidelines govern maximum use levels for orris-type oils in various product categories. Essential oil distilled from the rhizomes of Iris germanica L. var. florentina. One of the most expensive essential oils in perfumery; orris root requires 3-5 years of drying before distillation. Average fragrance content ranges from 15-30% in parfum down to 0.2-1% in skincare. The EU classifies Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil do in cosmetics?
Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically listed in CosIng (may fall under the broader orris oil CAS grouping).
What is the Margin of Safety for Iris Germanica Florentina Root Oil?
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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