Is Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000)
Also known as: Aluminum Foil, Alumina fibre, Aluminium bronze, Aluminum A00, Aluminum dehydrated (+15 more)
INCI: CI 77000
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) (CAS 7429-90-5) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant. NOAEL 30 mg/kg bw/day (PDF-verified against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.1%; GHS signal word DANGER. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 7429-90-5 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) is classified GHS Danger (H228, H250, H261) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max 0.1%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel considered the absence of skin irritation or sensitization at concentrations up to 30.5% to support safety at cosmetic-use concentrations.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aluminum Powder (CI 77000).
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Signal Word
DANGER
Pictograms
FlamFlame
Hazard Statements
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air In contact with water releases flammable gases
Long-term Exposure Effects
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Flammable
Hazard Class and Category
Pyr. Sol. 1; Water-react. 2
Hazard Statements
- H250
- H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000,000 - 100,000,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: White
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (IV - Colorants)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| BR | permitted_colorant | - | Column 3: Not near mucous membranes |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products (not inhalation) |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Aluminum Powder", "Chemical_Name": "Aluminum", "CAS_Number": "7429-90-5", "Colorant_Type": "Metallic Pigment", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved", "Notes": "Metallic silver effect"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Chemical reaction regulator
Corrosion inhibitor
Degradant/impurity
Dye
Filler
Pigment
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aluminum Powder (CI 77000).
Regulatory Flags
CMR
eu_cosing_listed
jecfa_concern
Known Synonyms
Aluminum Foil
Alumina fibre
Aluminium bronze
Aluminum A00
Aluminum dehydrated
Caswell No. 028A
EINECS 231-072-3
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 000111
Metana aluminum paste
Noral aluminum
Noral Extra Fine Lining Grade
Noral Ink Grade Aluminum
Noral non-leafing grade
Aluminium, elementar
C-Pigment 1
UNII-CPD4NFA903
13Al
Al
aluminium atom
Al(0)
Chemical Function
Dye
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
detected; Europe; Home maintenance - caulk/sealant
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; detected; Europe
detected; Toys and children's products
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - children's art and toys - modeling clay; detected
Europe
Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe
pharmaceutical
detected; Europe; Personal care - make-up and related - eye liner
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint; detected; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
6
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 7429-90-5.
Is Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) classified as hazardous under GHS?
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air In contact with water releases flammable gases. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.
Is Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) used outside cosmetics?
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Aluminum Powder (CI 77000) is classified GHS Danger (H228, H250, H261) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max 0.1%.
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