Good Colorant GHS Classified

Chromium Oxide Greens

INCI: CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS

CAS Number
1308-38-9
Function
Colorant; provides green shades in eye-area cosmetics
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. Annex IV authorized colorant for eye-area use (CI 77288); purity limits for heavy metal impurities apply
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under 21 CFR 73.2327 for externally applied cosmetics including eye area. NOT listed for lip products. Exempt from batch certification. Purity: Cr2O3 min 95%; Pb ≤20 ppm, As ≤3 ppm, Hg ≤1 ppm.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Expert Verdict

CAS 1308-38-9. EU: Annex IV approved colorant (EC 1223/2009), all products including lips and eyes, must be free from chromate ions. US: FDA 21 CFR 73.2327, exempt-from-certification, permitted externally applied cosmetics including eye area, NOT permitted in lip products.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

sensitizer-echa lip-restricted-us hexavalent-cr-impurity-controlled cir-deferred-fda-reviewed insoluble-pigment color-additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chromium Oxide Greens safe in cosmetics?

CAS 1308-38-9. EU: Annex IV approved colorant (EC 1223/2009), all products including lips and eyes, must be free from chromate ions. US: FDA 21 CFR 73.2327, exempt-from-certification, permitted externally applied cosmetics including eye area, NOT permitted in lip products. The EU classifies Chromium Oxide Greens as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Chromium Oxide Greens allowed in the EU?

Chromium Oxide Greens EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: Annex IV authorized colorant for eye-area use (CI 77288); purity limits for heavy metal impurities apply. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Chromium Oxide Greens do in cosmetics?

Chromium Oxide Greens functions as: Colorant; provides green shades in eye-area cosmetics. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 1308-38-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chromium Oxide Greens?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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