Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CI 77499 (Fe3O4) is a permitted colorant under EU Annex IV Entry 137 with no concentration limit for non-nano form and must meet E 172 food-grade purity. FDA permanently listed and exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.2250 for all cosmetics including eye area (synthetic manufacture required). Excellent safety profile with negligible systemic exposure; primary concern is heavy metal impurities in natural-source materials (use synthetic-grade with Pb ≤5 ppm CoA). Nano-form requires additional SCCS assessment per SCCS/1618/20 before EU use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide) safe in cosmetics?
CI 77499 (Fe3O4) is a permitted colorant under EU Annex IV Entry 137 with no concentration limit for non-nano form and must meet E 172 food-grade purity. FDA permanently listed and exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.2250 for all cosmetics including eye area (synthetic manufacture required). Excellent safety profile with negligible systemic exposure; primary concern is heavy metal impurities in natural-source materials (use synthetic-grade with Pb ≤5 ppm CoA). Nano-form requires additional SCCS assessment per SCCS/1618/20 before EU use. The EU classifies CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide) allowed in the EU?
CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide) do in cosmetics?
CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide) functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 1317-61-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for CI 77499 (Black Iron Oxide)?
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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