Is CI 77000 (Aluminum) safe in cosmetics?
CI 77000 (Aluminum) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
CI 77000 (Aluminum)
Also known as: Aluminum Foil, Alumina fibre, Aluminium bronze, Aluminum A00, Aluminum dehydrated (+15 more)
INCI: CI 77000
CI 77000 (Aluminum) (CAS 7429-90-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. Finely ground metallic aluminium powder; also known as Aluminum. NOAEL 30 mg/kg bw/day (PDF-verified against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 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.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
CI 77000 (Aluminum) is classified GHS Danger (H228, H250, H261) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Colorant. Finely ground metallic aluminium powder; also known as Aluminum Powder, Pigment Metal 1, and food colorant E173. Imparts silver-metallic shimmer and reflective effect to cosmetic products. Used in nail polish, eyeshadow, and body glitter formulations. Insoluble inorganic metallic pigment. Listed in EU Annex IV. FDA permits in externally applied cosmetics including eye area but NOT on lips. Purity criteria per Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E173).
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA permanently lists Aluminum Powder as a color additive exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.1645 (drugs) and 21 CFR 73.2645 (cosmetics) for externally applied drugs and cosmetics including eye area use. Explicitly NOT permitted for use on lips (lip products excluded from the approved use scope under 21 CFR 73.2645). SCCS opinion (2021) separately evaluated aluminium safety in lipsticks reinforcing the lip-area restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77000 (Aluminum).
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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 CI 77000 (Aluminum) 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 CI 77000 (Aluminum).
Regulatory Flags
inorganic-colorant
metallic-pigment
eu-annex-iv
fda-exempt-certification
eye-area-permitted
lip-prohibited
e173
aluminium
insoluble-pigment
metallic-effect
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 CI 77000 (Aluminum) allowed in the EU?
CI 77000 (Aluminum) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77000 (Aluminum) do in cosmetics?
CI 77000 (Aluminum) functions as: Colorant. Finely ground metallic aluminium powder; also known as Aluminum Powder, Pigment Metal 1, and food colorant E173. Imparts silver-metallic shimmer and reflective effect to cosmetic products. Used in nail polish, eyeshadow, and body glitter formulations. Insoluble inorganic metallic pigment. Listed in EU Annex IV. FDA permits in externally applied cosmetics including eye area but NOT on lips. Purity criteria per Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E173).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7429-90-5.
Is CI 77000 (Aluminum) classified as hazardous under GHS?
CI 77000 (Aluminum) 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 CI 77000 (Aluminum) used outside cosmetics?
CI 77000 (Aluminum) 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 CI 77000 (Aluminum) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
CI 77000 (Aluminum) is classified GHS Danger (H228, H250, H261) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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