Black iron oxide

Black iron oxide

INCI CI 77499EC number 235-442-5 / 215-168-2 / 215-277-5 / 215-721-8 / 215-722-3 / 257-870-1Role Colorant

CI 77499 is a mineral colorant, also known as black iron oxide. It is used in cosmetic formulations to color products.

Colorant
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Colorant — Adds colour to the product or to the application.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

312
products listed
Most frequent categoriesComplexion · Eyes · Lips · Makeup · Nails
Most frequent brandsEye Care · Erborian · Mádara · MÊME · Melvita
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