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Orris extract (iris florentina)

CAS 90045-89-9

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Orris extract (iris florentina) in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Iris florentina flower cera”.

Also known as Iris florentina flower cera · Iris florentina flower extract · Iris florentina flower water · Iris florentina flower wax · Iris florentina root · Iris florentina root extract

Show all 11 names

Iris florentina root water · Iris germanica florentina root extract · Iris germanica florentina root oil · Iris x germanica nothovar. florentina flower wax · Iris germanica var. florentina flower wax

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a humectant, an emollient and a skin-conditioning agent. Iris Florentina Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Iris florentina, Iridaceae.

  • Humectant
  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning
  • Flavouring
  • Tonic
  • Perfuming
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. Orris extract (iris florentina) appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive9 entries
    • Iris Florentina Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Iris florentina, IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris Florentina Flower Cera is the wax obtained from the flowers of the Orris, Iris florentina L., IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris Florentina Flower Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers of the Orris, Iris florentina L., IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris Florentina Flower Wax is the wax obtained from the flowers of Iris florentina, Iridaceae.Source →
    • Iris Florentina Root is the dried root of the Orris, Iris florentina L., IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris Florentina Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Orris, Iris florentina L., IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris Florentina Root Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the roots of Iris florentina, Iridaceae (The accepted scientific name for Iris florentina is Iris x germanica).Source →
    • Iris Germanica Florentina Root Extract is an extract obtained from the rhizomes of the plant of the German Flag, Iris germanica L. florentina, IridaceaeSource →
    • Iris Germanica Florentina Root is an essential oil obtained from the rhizomes of the plant the German Flag, Iris germanica L. florentina, IridaceaeSource →
  • 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 Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Orris extract (iris florentina). 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 Orris extract (iris florentina) 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 2019-12-20

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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 Orris extract (iris florentina) in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

2

Typical roles

HumectantEmollientSkin conditioningFlavouringTonicPerfuming
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Catalog

Found in these products

Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Orris extract (iris florentina) are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Orris extract (iris florentina); each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.

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