Good Cosmetic Ingredient

CI 77480 (Gold)

INCI: CI 77480

CAS Number
7440-57-5
Function
Colorant. Finely divided metallic gold used as a cosmetic colorant to impart a lustrous golden metallic finish. Used in high-end eye shadows, nail polishes, blushes, face powders, and luxury skin care products. Chemically inert noble metal with extremely low reactivity. Purity must comply with Commission Directive 95/45/EC (food additive E 175 purity criteria) for EU use.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. Annex IV permitted in all cosmetics; must comply with purity criteria in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 175)
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Gold (CI 77480) does not appear on the FDA list of color additives exempt from certification (21 CFR Part 73 Subpart C) or subject to certification (21 CFR Part 74) for use in cosmetics. Its use as a cosmetic colorant in the United States is not explicitly authorized under the FDA color additive framework. US formulators must verify regulatory standing prior to marketing.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Chemically inert luxury colorant permitted in all EU cosmetics under Annex IV with established purity requirements. Not explicitly listed as an approved color additive for cosmetics under FDA regulations, creating a significant gap for US market access. Low toxicological safety concern due to chemical inertness of metallic gold.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

inorganic-colorant metallic-pigment noble-metal eu-annex-iv eu-unrestricted not-fda-listed luxury-colorant purity-requirements eu_cosing_listed jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 77480 (Gold) safe in cosmetics?

Chemically inert luxury colorant permitted in all EU cosmetics under Annex IV with established purity requirements. Not explicitly listed as an approved color additive for cosmetics under FDA regulations, creating a significant gap for US market access. Low toxicological safety concern due to chemical inertness of metallic gold. The EU classifies CI 77480 (Gold) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is CI 77480 (Gold) allowed in the EU?

CI 77480 (Gold) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: Annex IV permitted in all cosmetics; must comply with purity criteria in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 175). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 77480 (Gold) do in cosmetics?

CI 77480 (Gold) functions as: Colorant. Finely divided metallic gold used as a cosmetic colorant to impart a lustrous golden metallic finish. Used in high-end eye shadows, nail polishes, blushes, face powders, and luxury skin care products. Chemically inert noble metal with extremely low reactivity. Purity must comply with Commission Directive 95/45/EC (food additive E 175 purity criteria) for EU use.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7440-57-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 77480 (Gold)?

not established 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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