Acorus Calamus Root Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Calamus Oil; Sweet Flag Oil. Acorus Calamus Root Oil is an essential oil obtained from the rhizomes of the calamus, Acorus calamus L., Araceae. It contains beta-asarone (up to 76%), calamene (about 4%), calamol (about 3%) alpha-asarone (about 1%), camphene (about 1%) and some beta-pinene and asaronaldehyde
What does it do?
Acorus Calamus Root Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Acorus Calamus Root Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acorus Calamus Root Oil?
Acorus Calamus Root Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calamus Oil; Sweet Flag Oil. Acorus Calamus Root Oil is an essential oil obtained from the rhizomes of the calamus, Acorus calamus L., Araceae. It contains beta-asarone (up to 76%), calamene (about 4%), calamol (about 3%) alpha-asarone (about 1%), camphene (about 1%) and some beta-pinene and asaronaldehyde
Is Acorus Calamus Root Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acorus Calamus Root Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acorus Calamus Root Oil do in cosmetic products?
Acorus Calamus Root Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Acorus Calamus Root Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acorus Calamus Root Oil is 84775-39-3.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2011