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Colorant

CI 77489

CAS 1345-25-1 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An iron oxide pigment (brown shade). Inert mineral colorant approved across major regulatory regimes — one of the safest and most stable colorants in cosmetics.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Inert mineral pigment for natural skin-tone shades
  • Photostable
  • Approved EU cosmetic colorant Annex IV

Known concerns

  • Particle-size dependent sensory grit
  • No notable safety concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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