Umber
INCI: UMBER (MAY ALSO BE LISTED UNDER CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499 DEPENDING ON COMPOSITION)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Natural umber may contain heavy metal impurities — must use cosmetic-grade synthetic iron oxides to meet purity specs; batch COA must confirm compliance with EU Annex IV purity criteria; manganese oxide content needs verification against permissible limits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Umber safe in cosmetics?
Natural umber may contain heavy metal impurities — must use cosmetic-grade synthetic iron oxides to meet purity specs; batch COA must confirm compliance with EU Annex IV purity criteria; manganese oxide content needs verification against permissible limits The EU classifies Umber as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Umber allowed in the EU?
Umber EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Umber do in cosmetics?
Umber functions as: Cosmetic colorant (brown earth pigment containing iron oxides + manganese oxides). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1309-37-1 (iron oxide component, CI 77491).
What is the Margin of Safety for Umber?
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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