Fragrances

Acorus Calamus Root

CAS 84775-39-3 EC 283-869-0
Acorus Calamus Root is the root of the Sweet Flag, Acorus calamus L., Acoraceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Acorus Calamus Root is the root of the Sweet Flag, Acorus calamus L., Acoraceae

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Banned
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationhigh
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
cosing-sourcedeu-permittedskin-conditioningfragranceneeds-enrichmentfda_food_additive
Verdict

ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

US Note

Not explicitly prohibited in cosmetics; banned as food additive (21 CFR 189.110)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
84775-39-3
EC Number
283-869-0
Category
Fragrances
Updated
Apr 23, 2026