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Iris pseudacorus leaf extract

CAS 90045-91-3

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Iris pseudacorus leaf extract in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Iris pseudacorus extract”.

Also known as Iris pseudacorus extract · Iris pseudacorus root extract · Iris pseudacorus leaf · Iris pseudacorus, ext. · Iris acoriformis leaf · Iris acoroides leaf

Show all 25 names

Iris bastardii leaf · Iris curtopetala leaf · Iris flava leaf · Iris lutea leaf · Iris pallidior leaf · Iris paludosa leaf · Iris sativa leaf · Limnirion pseudacorus leaf · Limniris pseudacorus leaf · Moraea candolleana leaf · Paleyellow iris leaf · Pseudo-iris palustris leaf · Vieusseuxia iridioides leaf · Xiphion acoroides leaf · Xiphion pseudacorus leaf · Xyridion acoroideum leaf · Xyridion pseudacorus leaf · Yellow flag leaf · Yellow iris leaf

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a fragrance ingredient. Iris Pseudacorus Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Yellow Flag, Iris pseudacorus L., Iridaceae.

  • Skin conditioning
  • Perfuming
  • Fragrance
  • Conditioner
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Iris pseudacorus leaf extract appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive3 entries
    • Iris Pseudacorus Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Yellow Flag, Iris pseudacorus L., IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris Pseudacorus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Yellow Flag, Iris pseudacorus L., IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris pseudacorus Root Extract is an extract obtained from the rhizomes of the plant of the Yellow Flag, Iris pseudacorus L., IridaceaeSource →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
  • USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Iris pseudacorus leaf extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

  • SCCS

    EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

    No SCCS opinion on file.

  • CIR

    Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

    No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Iris pseudacorus leaf extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated 2020-03-19

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Iris pseudacorus leaf extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

2

Typical roles

Skin conditioningPerfumingFragranceConditioner
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