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Colorant

CI 77288

CAS 1308-38-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Chromium oxide green pigment used in lipsticks and color cosmetics. EU-approved as Cl 77288 for external use, but US bans it from eye-area products due to trace impurity concerns.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Stable green pigment for cosmetics
  • Approved EU colorant for external use
  • Lightfast and heat-stable

Known concerns

  • Banned in eye area in some jurisdictions
  • Trace hexavalent chromium impurities possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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