Iris Absolute

CAS No.: 8002-73-1
Botanical Name: Iris pallida Lam. / Iris germanica L.
Part Used: Root
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)
Appearance: Liquid with Light yellow to amber color
Color: Liquid with Light yellow to amber color
Aroma: With the aroma of Iris
Relative Density: 0.8530~0.9350 (25/25°C)
Refractive Index: 1.4450~1.5500 (25°C)
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol and fixed oils; insoluble in water
Application: Fine perfumery (powdery-floral/woody-oriental base note, ionone source), aromatherapy (emotional balance, inspiration), luxury skincare (anti-wrinkle, premium creams/serums), solid perfume, powder fragrances

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100% Pure Orris Absolute

100% natural absolute from aged Iris pallida rhizomes
No synthetic irone, carrier dilution, colourant or fixative added
Irone content checked by the ISO 18054 method before release
Light yellow to amber liquid with a powdery-floral odour
Rhizomes aged for years before extraction to build irone
Fixed aging and extraction parameters control every production run
Solvent-extracted absolute, fully natural and undiluted
Batch traceable from rhizome intake to the sealed drum

100% Natural Aged Rhizome ISO 18054

MSDS & Safe Handling

SDS provided in English and other languages on request
Not classified as dangerous goods for normal transport quantities
Dilute before skin use; mild sensitisation potential
Warm gently before use as the absolute is viscous
Store sealed, cool and dark in the original container
Keep out of reach of children, pets and foodstuffs
Patch test recommended for sensitive skin
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes

SDS Non-DG Skin Sensitisation

Orris Absolute specification sheet and standards

Specification Sheet & Standards

Released against the agreed physicochemical specification
Relative density 0.8530–0.9350 (25 °C/25 °C)
Refractive index 1.4450–1.5500 (25 °C)
Soluble in ethanol and fixed oils; insoluble in water
Appearance: light yellow to amber liquid
Odour: powdery-floral with a woody-oriental character
Irone content reported per batch
GC-MS fingerprint compared with an authenticated reference

Specification Irone Content GC-MS

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Per-batch COA with batch code and retained sample reference
Heavy metals, pesticide residues and residual solvents tested per batch
Peeling and washing rhizomes minimises contaminant exposure at source
Results printed on the COA; third-party certificates on request
Blend lots homogenise multiple runs to narrow natural variation
Every batch retained for three years for dispute resolution
COA issued under your own brand reference for OEM orders
Phytosanitary certificates issued for raw plant material on request

COA Residual Solvent Origin Certificate

Mekong Aroma JSC

Mekong Aroma sources cinnamon bark, star anise and basil from smallholder cooperatives in northern Vietnam. Steam distillation and fractional purification deliver high-cinnamaldehyde and high-anethole grades for flavour and oral-care applications.