Actiphyte of Orris Root Actiphyte of Orris Root CTFA/INCI NAME: Iris Florentina Root Extract LATIN NAME: Iris Florentina CAS NUMBER: 90045-89-9 EINECS NUMBER: 289-954-9 PART USED: Root OTHER COMMON NAMES: Florentine Orris, Orris Root, Iris Florentina, German Iris, and Flag Iris HISTORIC USES: Orris is a violet-scented powdered root, which has been used in perfumery since Greek and Roman times. The white Florentine Iris, widely cultivated in Florentine, Italy in the Middle Ages, is still represented on the heraldic arms of that city. Powdered Orris Root was popular in the 18th century as a hair powder. Today, if ill health or lack of time prevents hair washing, powdered Orris Root is sometimes used as a dry shampoo. It removes grease and has a pleasant smell. Once used as a remedy for chest complaints, and a purgative, it is now rarely used medicinally. The dried violet-scented rhizome is used in dentifrices, cosmetics, sachets, and as a fixative in potpourris. SUGGESTED COSMETIC USES: Actiphyte of Orris Root can be used in skin care products as its cleansing properties are soothing and healing. It can be used in skin care enhancing products for oily and normal skin, bubble baths, soaps, and gels. And it can also be used in shampoos to add strength and sheen to the hair. USAGE LEVEL: Recommended 5 - 10% in skin and hair care products SPECIFICATIONS Appearance: Light yellow liquid pH: 4.0 - 6.5 at 25° C Odor: Characteristic Solubility: Soluble in any proportion in water Specific Gravity: 1.02 - 1.05 at 25° C Refractive Index: 1.3860 - 1.3950 at 25° C Microbial Plate Count: Less than 100 organisms per gram EXTERNAL USE ONLY—NOT FOR DRUG USE 2002 Active Organics Phone: 972-221-7500 1097 Yates Street Fax: 972-221-3324 Lewisville Texas 75057 .