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BARIUM/CALCIUM/SILICON/TITANIUM OXIDE

CAS -
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An inorganic pigment composite used primarily in color cosmetics, providing opacity and color with a moderate safety profile due to its insoluble oxide nature.

Barium/Calcium/Silicon/Titanium Oxide is an amorphous inorganic material produced by high-temperature fusion of barium carbonate, calcium carbonate, silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide. The resulting material is essentially insoluble in water and skin, functioning purely as a pigment and opacifying agent. The pubchem_safety_score of 50 reflects the complexity of mixed-metal oxides, where individual metal components (particularly barium) have toxicological concerns that may be mitigated by the insoluble matrix form.

Skin benefits

  • Colorant for decorative cosmetics
  • Opacifying and matting effect

Known concerns

  • Barium component raises some toxicological questions in soluble form
  • Respiratory hazard as fine particulate in powder products
  • Limited specific safety data for this composite

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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